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#7766 of 8,552 schools in TX

Bluebonnet EL

Elementary School · Lockhart ISD · Lockhart, TX

A Lockhart ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

211 S MOCKINGBIRD LN, Lockhart, TX 78644

  • Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$11,451
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Bluebonnet EL score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bluebonnet EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,706/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lockhart), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,155

Median home value

$242,900

Median rent

$1,162/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clear Fork ELEnrollment path unverified5.4K–50.8 mi522Compare →
Navarro ELEnrollment path unverified2.7K–50.9 mi603Compare →
Plum Creek ELEnrollment path unverified5.6K–52.0 mi526Compare →
Lockhart Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–64.3 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lockhart ISD

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$11,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bluebonnet EL is listed in LOCKHART ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bluebonnet EL

Bluebonnet EL is a public elementary school in Lockhart, TX, part of Lockhart ISD, serving approximately 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,766 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bluebonnet EL

What grades does Bluebonnet EL serve?

Bluebonnet EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bluebonnet EL?

Bluebonnet EL has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluebonnet EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Bluebonnet EL is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bluebonnet EL rank in TX?

Bluebonnet EL ranks #7,766 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bluebonnet EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Bluebonnet EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bluebonnet EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluebonnet EL has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bluebonnet EL a charter school?

No, Bluebonnet EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bluebonnet EL a Title I school?

No, Bluebonnet EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluebonnet EL?

72.5% of students at Bluebonnet EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Caldwell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
Area population (ZIP 78644)
20,599
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
38.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78644; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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