SERENE HILLS EL

627 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Serene Hills Elementary, located in the prestigious Lakeway area of Austin, Texas, is a highly-rated public school serving students in the Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD). Known for its strong academic focus and nurturing community environment, the school consistently earns top marks for its rigorous curriculum, dedicated teaching staff, and commitment to fostering both intellectual and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the Serene Hills neighborhood, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators and parents to ensure students are well-prepared for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic performance, Serene Hills Elementary is recognized for its modern campus and active parental involvement through a robust PTA. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to cater to diverse interests, ranging from STEM initiatives to arts and athletics. With a philosophy centered on student-led learning and character building, Serene Hills maintains a reputation as one of the standout primary education institutions in the Greater Austin area.

627

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SERENE HILLS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	72
Black	8
Asian	41
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
474 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
72 (11.5 %)
Asian
41 (6.5 %)
Two or More
31 (4.9 %)
Black
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
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:	LAKE TRAVIS ISD
Phone:	(512)533-7400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
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 70

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SERENE HILLS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SERENE HILLS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	47.5%
Male	329	52.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th