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
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Grade Pre-K-5
1900 Bluebonnet Ln,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Alicia Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
76%
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Math Proficiency
55%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
36
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Full Time Teachers
36
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
442:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.4%
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Female
48.6%
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White
61.7%
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Hispanic
24.2%
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Two or more races
6.8%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
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Black
3.1%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/4/2025
We’ve had an amazing experience at Zilker. We love the community events, the Principal is very engaged and seems to care a lot, it’s a great, inviting environment and our student is excited to goto school everyday!The facilities could certainly be newer, but it doesn’t seem to be negatively impactin...
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.
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Zilker Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Austin, TX and is served by the Austin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 524 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Zilker 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 $1,104,867. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ann Richards School For Young Women Leaders, Graduation Preparatory Academy, San Juan Diego Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Zilker Elementary School.