BARTON HILLS EL

(512)414-2013

www.austinisd.org/schools/bartonhills

351 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Barton Hills Elementary School, located in the scenic Zilker neighborhood of South Austin, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Austin Independent School District, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. Its location near the Barton Creek Greenbelt provides students with a unique environment that often incorporates nature-based learning and outdoor appreciation into the school culture.

Academically, Barton Hills is recognized for its dedicated faculty, rigorous curriculum, and inclusive environment. The school frequently emphasizes the "whole child" approach, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment programs in the arts, music, and physical education. With an active PTA and a history of high parent involvement, the school maintains a collaborative atmosphere, making it a perennial favorite for families living in the 78704 zip code and beyond.

351

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARTON HILLS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	74
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
239 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
74 (21.1 %)
Two or More
19 (5.4 %)
Asian
12 (3.4 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2013
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/bartonhills
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 13

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BARTON HILLS EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	13

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BARTON HILLS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	181	51.6%
Male	170	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)