Kathy Caraway Elementary School

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Kathy Caraway Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
11104 Oak View Dr,  Austin, TX
Round Rock Independent School District
3.6
454 Students
A
Niche Grade
Kathy Caraway Elementary in Austin’s Great Hills neighborhood has welcomed students since 1978. The school was originally known as North Oaks Elementary – a nod to the towering, heritage trees that envelop the campus. It was renamed in 2005 to honor Kathy Caraway, the school’s first principal. The Round Rock Independent School District is well-known for providing all students with a rigorous foundation in core academics and a wide variety of enrichment opportunities. Learning which combines science, technology, engineering, art and math, also known as STEAM, is given special emphasis in the classroom and beyond. In the global competition, Destination Imagination teams use ingenuity to solve real-world problems. Caraway students can also join the robotics club, enter the Austin Regional Science Fair and compete in a math pentathlon. Caraway’s active parent-teacher association hosts many experiences to keep students excited and engaged. For example, the Bike Rodeo event had BMX stunt riders wow onlookers with their skills. Students also tackled obstacle courses for prizes. Challenging academics, enriching activities and lots of fun make Caraway Elementary a quality provider of public K-5 education in the Great Hills neighborhood.

School Details

Head of School
Katrina Ann Bailey
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
73%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
37.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
451:1

Student Diversity

Male
59%
Female
41%
White
48.2%
Hispanic
28.9%
Asian
10.8%
Two or more races
8.9%
Black
2.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/29/2026
Caraway is a hidden gem tucked away in the area. The other schools in the area have over double the students. You can not put a price on smaller class sizes and the environment of everyone knowing everyone. Caraway is a small and nurturing school. Academics are great but not too much pressure so the...
5.0 parent
8/16/2025
Caraway is such a special gem tucked away in the Great Hills area. It is nearly 1/2 the size of the other two elementary schools in the area. It maintains the same level of academics and education but with a very small school feel that is priceless. You get to know families so quickly and the teache...
1.0 parent
5/10/2025
New administration is untruthful, manipulative and documents false information. My son has dysgraphia and autism but they refused to provide help. When he was very clearly bullied by a group of kids who repetitively caused trouble, they victim blamed and tried to cover up the issue. My son was clear...
5.0 parent
4/25/2024
This is a wonderful school, tucked away in an amazing neighborhood. The new administration is top notch, and they are bringing back that closeness that many schools lost during the pandemic. Caraway is exemplary in academics, and yet also has a small neighborhood school feel to it. Faculty and staff...

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Kathy Caraway Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Austin, TX and is served by the Round Rock Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 454 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Kathy Caraway Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $823,969. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westwood High School, McNeil High School, Austin Classical School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kathy Caraway Elementary School.

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