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Walnut Creek Elementary School

401 W Braker Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Walnut Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Walnut Creek Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
545 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Walnut Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Creek Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7219 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walnut Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
82%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walnut Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Walnut Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walnut Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Creek Elementary School is ranked #7219 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Walnut Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pecan Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Walnut Creek Elementary School?
545 students attend Walnut Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Walnut Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Creek Elementary School?
Walnut Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Creek Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Creek Elementary School part of?
Walnut Creek Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Walnut Creek Elementary School located?
Walnut Creek Elementary School is located in the North Lamar neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in North Lamar.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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