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Enrollment
748
Elementary
DISTRICT 467 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AUSTIN ISD·NCES 480894000301
Blanton Elementary School
5408 WESTMINSTER DR, AUSTIN, TX 78723 · (512) 414-2026 · Travis County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL748 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
53 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
347 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 90 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 103 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 102 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 110 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 111 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 109 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (123) is 13% larger than its 5th grade class (109).
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
64.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +38.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
55.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +36.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 64 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 55 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 38 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 36 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 41.0% | 23.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Mathematics | 35.0% | 20.0% | 17.0% | 28.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 64.0% | 55.0% |
| 2024-25 | 61.0% | 56.0% |
| 2023-24 | 57.0% | 54.0% |
| 2022-23 | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| 2021-22 | 30.0% | 24.0% |
| 2020-21 | 26.0% | 19.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
53.9%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 50% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 54% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Blanton Elementary School
Blanton Elementary School's state test result (50.3% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanton Elementary School this school | 748 | 46.4% | 50.3% |
| City View Elementary School AMARILLO | 698 | 45.8% | 56.5% |
| Freiheit Elementary School NEW BRAUNFELS | 662 | 45.6% | 48.9% |
| Oak Ridge Elementary School LUBBOCK | 678 | 45.9% | 46.4% |
| Metzler Elementary School KLEIN | 846 | 47.0% | 55.5% |
| Pecan Creek Elementary School DENTON | 656 | 47.0% | 48.9% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Blanton Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Travis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.3% | #1,403 of 4,401 | #54 of 166 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #1,288 of 4,466 ▼ 170 | #56 of 176 ▼ 5 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 64.0% | #1,085 of 4,466 ▲ 222 | #61 of 176 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +31.5pp | #117 of 3,998 | #8 of 166 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 748 | #640 of 4,938 | #15 of 183 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #1,658 of 4,622 | #97 of 174 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.4% | #933 of 4,628 | #32 of 174 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.4% | #3,729 of 4,789 | #109 of 170 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +45.0% | #125 of 1,307 | #10 of 36 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
748
+150 (+25%) vs 2020
+70% since 1990-91, when it was 441
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 15.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 748 | 52.9 | 14.1:1 | 46% (347) |
| 2023-24 | 708 | 45.3 | 15.6:1 | 42% (299) |
| 2022-23 | 620 | 39.4 | 15.7:1 | 42% (258) |
| 2020-21 | 598 | 39 | 15.3:1 | 49% (295) |
| 2017-18 | 516 | 36.4 | 14.2:1 | 69% (357) |
| 2015-16 | 479 | 38 | 12.6:1 | 82% (392) |
| 2010-11 | 589 | 42 | 14.0:1 | 93% (550) |
| 2000-01 | 716 | 52 | 13.8:1 | 83% (595) |
| 1990-91 | 441 | 28 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Blanton Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 45% (516 to 748); teachers up 45% (36.4 to 52.9).
About Blanton Elementary School
Among the schools in AUSTIN, Texas, is Blanton Elementary School, a mid-sized elementary school. It enrolls 748 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are pre-K through 5. That is 44% larger than the average of about 519 students for elementary schools in Texas.
The AUSTIN ISD system has 123 schools and 72,272 students.
The largest group at Blanton Elementary School is Hispanic students, at 44%. Smaller groups are 38% White, 7% Black, 7% multiracial, and 4% Asian. For comparison, the population of Travis County is roughly 33% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Blanton Elementary School scores 65%.
Its staff includes 52.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 14.1 students per teacher. Compared with the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas, this school's ratio is lower. Roughly 46% of students at Blanton Elementary School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 54% for public schools in Travis County.
Blanton Elementary School posts an average proficiency rate across its state test results of 50.3%, compared with a predicted 53.9%. It is not in the top or bottom 10% of Texas schools on BeatsExpectations.
American Community Survey estimates for Travis County show that the median household earns about $99,611 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 57%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Across Travis County, 333 public schools serve about 191,706 students.
Blanton Elementary School is about 0.6 miles from Austin Achieve Middle School, its nearest public school. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, Blanton Elementary School ranks 1st on average proficiency.
The school's locale code, City: Large, means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 748, compared with 598 in 2020-21. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 15.3:1; by 2024-25 it was 14.1:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Blanton Elementary School. You can also rate the school on this page.
Travis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,330,015
Census ACS
Median income
$99,611
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
333
191,706 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in AUSTIN ISD
- Bowie High SchoolHigh · 2,876 students
- Akins Early College High SchoolHigh · 2,421 students
- Austin High SchoolHigh · 2,323 students
- Anderson High SchoolHigh · 2,223 students
- McCallum High SchoolHigh · 1,897 students
- Navarro Early College High SchoolHigh · 1,633 students
Other schools in AUSTIN
- Lake Travis High SchoolHigh · 3,569 students
- Bowie High SchoolHigh · 2,876 students
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 2,858 students
- Westlake High SchoolHigh · 2,854 students
- McNeil High SchoolHigh · 2,660 students
- Vandegrift High SchoolHigh · 2,437 students
Other Blanton Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 2 states are named Blanton Elementary. Blanton Elementary School is the largest of the 6.
- Blanton Elementary SchoolODESSA, TX · 510 students
- Blanton Elementary SchoolCARROLLTON, TX · 503 students
- Blanton Elementary SchoolLANTANA, TX · 470 students
- Blanton Elementary SchoolARLINGTON, TX · 456 students
- BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLST PETERSBURG, FL · 427 students
Nearby schools
- Austin Achieve Middle School0.6 mi · 669
- Sadler Means Ywla0.7 mi · 278
- General Marshall Middle School0.8 mi · 431
- Pecan Springs Elementary School0.9 mi · 279
- Andrews Elementary School0.9 mi · 309
- International High School1.2 mi · 213
Frequently asked questions
About Blanton Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Blanton Elementary School?
Blanton Elementary School enrolls approximately 748 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Blanton Elementary School serve?
Blanton Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Blanton Elementary School?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at Blanton Elementary School.
How diverse is Blanton Elementary School?
Blanton Elementary School reports a student body of 38% White, 44% Hispanic, 7% Black, 4% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Blanton Elementary School?
Blanton Elementary School is overseen by AUSTIN ISD in Travis County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.