#260 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#4290 of 50,301 nationally
About Zilker El
Zilker 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 506 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 260th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 506.
There are 234 schools in Austin; Zilker El ranks 43rd of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 Zilker El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Zilker El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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286 students · 914 m away
Becker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 1.4 km away
Dawson El
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196 students · 2.3 km away
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2,323 students · 2.5 km away
Lively Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Galindo El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 2.6 km away
Travis Hts El
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students · 3.0 km away
Mathews El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
366 students · 3.1 km away
Joslin El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students · 3.2 km away
ST Elmo El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zilker El a good school?
Zilker El has a Success Index (US) of 81.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #260 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 Zilker El rank in Texas?
Zilker El ranks #260 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #4290 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Zilker El?
Zilker El had 506 students in 2025.
Is Zilker El a elementary school or a high school?
Zilker El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Zilker El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Zilker El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.