Turn almost any corner in Doss Elementary School and you just might find a pair of large, perfectly round eyes staring right at you—owl eyes. That’s because owls in every size and color adorn the halls of this brand-new campus.
Leona Doss, the beloved Austin teacher and the school’s namesake, often painted owls, so they became Doss’ mascot. When a state-of-the-art renovation was planned for the campus, designers looked to Ms. Doss’ owls for inspiration. The result was a “treehouse-themed” marvel, filled with colorful nooks and crannies, breakout seating, movable glass walls and a whimsical, spiral staircase. Even the playground is forward-thinking—it doubles as a public community green space.
Doss Elementary isn’t just known for its unique architecture. It has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for consistent strong academic performance and high test scores. As one of a select number of culture-focused, public Austin independent school districts, Doss offers a dual-language immersion program. Students may take classes in both English and Mandarin Chinese, beginning in kindergarten. They continue their study of world cultures by focusing on Spanish, German, French, and Latin in subsequent years. Afterschool activities are available daily and include private music lessons, tutoring, karate, cooking, sewing, chess, art, robotics and more.
Northwest Hills parents will appreciate the academic achievements of Doss, and the numerous opportunities for enrichment. For students, school in a “treehouse” surrounded by brightly colored owls is sure to be an experience to remember.
Doss Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
7005 Northledge Dr,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Janna Griffin
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
GreatSchools Rating
10
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
752:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
58%
Hispanic
19.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.7%
Two or more races
7.9%
Black
2.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/26/2024
Doss was a great school for our kids until 3rd grade. By 5th grade it felt like a public school in an extremely under funded area. In 5th my son basically leaned nothing. For example he was taught the water table for the 2nd time and went through the same math class He did in 4th grade. He witnessed...
1/11/2023
Happy, positive climate. This school teaches so much more than the basics, and there are plenty of optional clubs, contests, and after school activities. The teachers are nothing short of phenomenal and most are very experienced--- and fun and kind to boot. Lots of opportunities for parents to be in...
8/21/2022
Doss is a good school. It’s amazing
11/28/2021
This school WAS great! However, with the current administration 14 teachers left at the end of 20\21 school year. Hmmmm.....Mass exodus.
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Attendance Zone
About Northwest Hills
List Price Range
$222K - $2.9M
Homes For Sale
34
Average Home Value
$1,018,668
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
63%
Household Income
$107,494
% of College Grads
78.6%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,364 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
54.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,373 - $3,974 per month
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- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 774+ Sq Ft
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- Austin, TX
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- 1-2 Beds
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Parks in this Area
Perry Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Trails
Doss Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Allen Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Loewy Family Playground
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Playground
Shinoak Valley Greenbelt
- Trails
- Hiking
Ridge Oak Triangle
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
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