Very Good
#2383 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 28% in state
Lakeway EL
Elementary School · Lake Travis ISD · Austin, TX
A Lake Travis ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1701 LOHMANS CROSSING RD, Austin, TX 78734
- Math 65% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeway EL score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeway 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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
$129,116
Median home value
$626,100
Median rent
$1,930/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serene Hills ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Lake Travis ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| The Magnolia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| The Prep School of Bee CavePrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K | 3.0 mi | 46 | Compare → |
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.
Lake Travis ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeway EL is listed in LAKE TRAVIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeway EL
Lakeway EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Lake Travis ISD, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,383 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeway EL
What grades does Lakeway EL serve?
Lakeway EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lakeway EL?
Lakeway EL has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeway EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeway EL is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeway EL rank in TX?
Lakeway EL ranks #2,383 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Lakeway EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeway EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Lakeway EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeway EL has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakeway EL a charter school?
No, Lakeway EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeway EL a Title I school?
No, Lakeway EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeway EL?
8.6% of students at Lakeway 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (512) 533-6350
- Area population (ZIP 78734)
- 22,091
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 78734; 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
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