At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
Barton Hills El: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 382
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Barton Hills El
Barton Hills El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Austin. It is one of 122 current school records connected to Austin ISD. NCES reports 286 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.4%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barton Hills El
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.2%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Austin ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Odom El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
Harris El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
285 reported students
Bryker Woods El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
284 reported students
Pecan Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
279 reported students
Norman-Sims El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Wooten El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Public schools near Barton Hills El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zilker El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 506 | 0.6 mi |
| Becker El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 502 | 1.4 mi |
| Daep- El Elementary · Austin ISD | 03–04 | 1 | 1.4 mi |
| Cedar Creek El Elementary · Eanes ISD | KG–05 | 503 | 1.7 mi |
| Dawson El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 196 | 1.8 mi |
| Galindo El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 418 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barton Hills El
What grades does Barton Hills El serve?
Barton Hills El reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Austin ISD.
How many students attend Barton Hills El?
Barton Hills El reported 286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 382 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barton Hills El?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 286 students and 22.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barton Hills El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barton Hills El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Austin ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Barton Hills El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barton Hills El in?
Barton Hills El is part of Austin ISD, based in Austin, TX, which operates 122 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barton Hills El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Zilker El (0.6 mi), Becker El (1.4 mi), Daep- El (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.