Zilker Elementary School, located off Bluebonnet Lane, was the first public elementary school built in Austin after World War II and serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. The elementary school opened in January of 1950 and is named after Andrew J. Zilker, who wanted to provide the neighborhood with a good school for students. Zilker Elementary School’s mission is to help children become lifelong learners by surrounding students with a creative yet cooperative environment.
Students at Zilker Elementary School thrive in the academic environment as the faculty use various effective teaching methods. The school offers programs such as Spanish Immersion, Special Education, Math Co-op, enrichment classes and after-school care. Students can choose to join programs and participate in clubs such as chess, LEGO engineering, piano, cooking and much more.
The Dual Language Program allows students to learn math, science and Spanish literacy during their day at school. Half of their day is filled with Spanish-speaking curricula, and the other half is in English. The school serves over 500 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1.
Zilker Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
|
Grade Pre-K-5
1900 Bluebonnet Ln,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Alicia Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
GreatSchools Rating
10
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
442:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
61.7%
Hispanic
24.2%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Black
3.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Adrienne Longoria, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/24/2025
Such a wonderful school with the most thoughtful and engaged teachers. We feel very lucky to be in the district and have had two children go through. Great sense of community and wide array of after-school program, Film Club has been a big highlight. Only challenge is the move to digital communicati...
5/19/2025
We’ve had a great experience, everyone is so nice and inviting. Admin is always on top of things, it’s a really great school.
1/24/2025
My child has had great experiences and outcomes so far (in pre-K and kindergarten). I have a lot of confidence in the school. Great families there too.
1/5/2023
Horrible teachers who hate kids they finally just fired the teacher who cracked some kids skull open the old art teacher everyone complained for her laying her hand on children it took them like 20 years to fire her
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
-
Adrienne Longoria
Adrienne Longoria
Christies Lone Star
(844) 985-0586
13 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$850,000 Price
-
John Rosshirt
John Rosshirt
Stanberry REALTORS
(737) 273-9896
31 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$2,105,000 Price
-
Damon Brown
Damon Brown
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(737) 237-2523
91 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$1.2M - $1.5M Price Range
-
Brad Brown
Brad Brown
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(877) 629-7418
47 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$355,000 Price
-
Ina Kail
Ina Kail
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(737) 345-4840
55 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$1,350,000 Price
-
Lawrence Pritchett
Lawrence Pritchett
MODUS Real Estate
(682) 452-1856
129 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$805,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
About Zilker
List Price Range
$69K - $2.9M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$1,108,498
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
64%
Household Income
$145,670
% of College Grads
77.8%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,911 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
65.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Michael Butler Shores at Town Lake Metro Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Little Zilker Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Ricky Guerrero Neighborhood Park
- Grills
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Ladybird Lake-Lamar Beach Metro Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
Mary Dawson Pocket Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Bouldin Creek
The homes, parks, venues and businesses that define Austin weirdness
Barton Hills
A coveted South Austin hilltop with time-honored businesses and top-tier parks
Galindo
Small Austin community with longtime residents between two bustling neighborhoods
South Lamar
Trendy shopping and dining with some uniquely Austin establishments
Market District
Hot spot for dining, shopping and nightlife in the heart of Downtown Austin
Northshore Austin
A riverside hot spot for events, parks and downtown businesses