ZILKER EL

1900 BLUEBONNET LN
AUSTIN, TX 78704

www.austinisd.org/schools/zilker

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Zilker Elementary, located in the heart of the 78704 zip code in Austin, Texas, is a highly regarded public school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. Known for its strong sense of community and neighborhood focus, the school is situated near the iconic Zilker Park, which often plays a role in the school's outdoor-focused culture and local engagement. It is part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) and is widely recognized for its dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a curriculum that balances rigorous academics with the arts and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic reputation, Zilker Elementary is frequently noted for its vibrant and diverse school spirit. The campus environment is often described as nurturing and inclusive, emphasizing the development of the "whole child." Because of its prime location and historical standing in the community, it attracts families who value a traditional neighborhood school experience, making it a central hub for many families living in the surrounding South Austin residential areas.

488

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZILKER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	118
Black	15
Asian	16
Two or More	33
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
301 (61.7 %)
Hispanic
118 (24.2 %)
Two or More
33 (6.8 %)
Asian
16 (3.3 %)
Black
15 (3.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
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)414-2327
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/zilker
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 37

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ZILKER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ZILKER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	48.6%
Male	251	51.4%

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