At a glance
Reported students
744
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
744
Serene Hills El: 744 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
16.6:1 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
- 538
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Serene Hills El
Serene Hills El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Austin. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Lake Travis ISD. NCES reports 744 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above 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 (72.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. 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 Serene Hills El
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.71 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
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.8%
- Hispanic14%
- Black1.2%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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 Lake Travis ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake Travis El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
737 reported students
Lake Pointe El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
721 reported students
Bee Cave El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
785 reported students
Rough Hollow El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
702 reported students
West Cypress Hills El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
591 reported students
Lakeway El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Public schools near Serene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeway El Elementary · Lake Travis ISD | PK–05 | 524 | 1.3 mi |
| Rough Hollow El Elementary · Lake Travis ISD | KG–05 | 702 | 1.9 mi |
| Bee Cave El Elementary · Lake Travis ISD | KG–05 | 785 | 3.2 mi |
| Lake Travis El Elementary · Lake Travis ISD | PK–05 | 737 | 3.4 mi |
| River Ridge El Elementary · Leander ISD | PK–05 | 370 | 4.8 mi |
| West Cypress Hills El Elementary · Lake Travis ISD | PK–05 | 591 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Serene Hills El
What grades does Serene Hills El serve?
Serene Hills El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Travis ISD.
How many students attend Serene Hills El?
Serene Hills El reported 744 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 538 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Serene Hills El?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 744 students and 44.71 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 Serene Hills El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Serene Hills El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Travis ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Serene Hills El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.9% 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 Serene Hills El in?
Serene Hills El is part of Lake Travis ISD, based in Austin, TX, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Serene Hills El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeway El (1.3 mi), Rough Hollow El (1.9 mi), Bee Cave El (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.