#2609 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#31158 of 50,301 nationally
About Pillow El
Pillow El is a public elementary located in Austin, in the Austin ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 356 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2609th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 356.
There are 234 schools in Austin; Pillow El ranks 129th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pillow El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Pillow El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Burnet Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students · 877 m away
Padron El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 1.3 km away
Hill El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
811 students · 1.7 km away
Anderson H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,223 students · 2.1 km away
Wooldridge El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 2.3 km away
Navarro Early College H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students · 2.6 km away
Cook El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 2.9 km away
Murchison Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,209 students · 3.0 km away
Gullett El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students · 3.2 km away
Doss El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
930 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Houston El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Sam Fordyce El
Sullivan City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
356 students
Moore El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
Skaggs El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Brook Avenue El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pillow El a good school?
Pillow El has a Success Index (US) of 41.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2609 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pillow El rank in Texas?
Pillow El ranks #2609 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #31158 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pillow El?
Pillow El had 356 students in 2025.
Is Pillow El a elementary school or a high school?
Pillow El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pillow El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pillow El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.