WALNUT CREEK EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/walnutcreek

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Creek Elementary School, located at 401 W. Braker Lane in Austin, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Situated in North Austin, the school functions as a core educational hub for its surrounding residential community. It is known for serving a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the academic and social-emotional needs of its young learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Beyond academics, Walnut Creek typically engages in district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and supporting English language learners, given the demographics of the area. Like many schools in the AISD, it strives to build strong partnerships with parents and community members to create a supportive network that enhances the overall student experience.

545

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALNUT CREEK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	447
Black	14
Asian	47
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
447 (82.0 %)
Asian
47 (8.6 %)
White
34 (6.2 %)
Black
14 (2.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)414-4499
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/walnutcreek
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 85

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 66