Forest North EL

Forest North Elementary serves 266 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Austin's Williamson County. This regular public school maintains an excellent 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio with 26 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in smaller class settings. The school has earned a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #1,280 out of 8,598 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 85th percentile among Texas schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to elementary education during these crucial foundational years. Forest North Elementary draws from a well-educated community where 62% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood maintains a median household income of $78,889 and median home values of $381,600, with a low poverty rate of just 6.8%.

This ZIP code area (78729) is home to 31,309 residents who value educational achievement. The school's location on Broadmeade Avenue places it within Austin's dynamic urban environment, where families benefit from both the resources of a large city and the stability of a well-established residential community that prioritizes academic success.

While current test scores at Forest North EL are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.