Joe Lee Johnson is an important figure in the history of the Round Rock Independent School District.
From 1950 to 1986, Johnson served as a beloved bus driver, teacher and principal and was himself a graduate of Round Rock’s Hopewell School. During his time as a student there, the school was segregated. During the 1960s, when Johnson was Hopewell’s principal, he proudly oversaw the school’s desegregation.
Johnson’s spirit is still alive today at the elementary school that was named for him. When Joe Lee Johnson Elementary STEAM Academy opened in 2016, it chose the “Trailblazer” for its mascot.
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and math. At Joe Lee, these subjects are part of every class, and learning is not just about hitting the books — it’s also hands-on learning. Students work on projects together and are challenged to come up with creative solutions to real-world problems.
Brains at Joe Lee Johnson never stop buzzing. As a nationally recognized Project Lead the Way school, students tackle activities in computer and biomedical science. Young botanists can join the Garden Club and budding artists hold “Fine Arts Nights” to showcase their work.
By the time fifth graders head off to middle school, they are ready to continue blazing trails forward in the footsteps of their school’s namesake.
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary STEAM Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
2800 Sauls Dr,
Austin, TX
Round Rock Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Gabi Nino
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Niche Grade
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
46.1%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
307:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
34%
White
27.8%
Black
22.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/28/2025
JLJ was a wonderful school at the start. My son went through all of elementary there, starting kindergarten the second year it was open. Unfortunately, it got so bad we had to pull my daughter out of the school.The staff was overworked and exhausted, the school was completely disregulated, and they...
1/17/2025
I do not recommend this school if you have a student with any type of disability or special needs. My son has had so many problems. I would say the first half of the school year I was called everyday before 10 am to come get him and told on multiple occasions to just keep him home a few days because...
11/23/2024
As a parent with children at the school for several years, I can say with full confidence that you will not find a worse school in the Greater Austin area than JLJ. The previous principal treated his staff so abominably that teachers were constantly quitting, leaving the school in a damaging positio...
10/15/2024
The school is continuing on its downward trajectory under the direction of the principal, Dr. Unger. His archaic approach to education and discipline are failing students and teachers and does nothing to address bullying or the social and emotional needs of students today.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Wells Branch
List Price Range
$313K - $599K
Homes For Sale
57
Average Home Value
$434,425
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Household Income
$84,519
% of College Grads
46.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,091 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,015 - $3,497 per month
- Terrastone Travesia
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 627+ Sq Ft
- 3701 Quick Hill Rd
- Austin, TX
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Scofield Farms Park
Katherine Fleischer Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Mills Pond Recreation Area
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Willow Bend Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Pool
Frontier Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Willow Trace
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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