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POND SPRINGS EL

7825 ELK HORN MTN TRL, AUSTIN, TX 78729 · (512) 464-4200 · Williamson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL532 STUDENTS
Enrollment
532
Elementary
DISTRICT 569 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
160 students
DISTRICT 34% · 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
Pre-K
73
Kindergarten
87
Grade 1
62
Grade 2
77
Grade 3
75
Grade 4
78
Grade 5
80
Student demographics
White
26049%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
13525%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 54%
Black
428%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 13%
Asian
448%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 6%
Two+
499%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28754%
Female
24546%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
61.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +11.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
56.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +34.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
59.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
60.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.3pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
532
-111 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 11.5:1
% White
49%
was 52%
% Hispanic
25%
was 25%
% Black
8%
was 8%
% Asian
8%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About POND SPRINGS EL

Set in AUSTIN, Texas, POND SPRINGS EL is a medium-sized elementary school, overseen by ROUND ROCK ISD. It hosts 532 students across grades pre-K through 5.

ROUND ROCK ISD comprises 58 schools with combined enrollment of 46,954 students; POND SPRINGS EL is among them.

On the student-mix side, POND SPRINGS EL lists that 49% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder reads as 25% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 8% Asian, 8% Black. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 60%.

Looking at school resources, POND SPRINGS EL reports 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting POND SPRINGS EL tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 30% of students at POND SPRINGS EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, POND SPRINGS EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 60.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 59.5%.

In the broader community, census data for Williamson County shows median household earnings sit near $111,340, roughly 48% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Williamson County runs 208 public schools (combined enrollment of about 126,147 students), of which POND SPRINGS EL is one.

Nearest neighbor: LIVE OAK EL, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts POND SPRINGS EL at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 62.2%.

POND SPRINGS EL operates from a downtown location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 17%: 643 students in 2018 compared to 532 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Williamson County at a glance

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Population
672,688
Census ACS
Median income
$111,340
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
48%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
208
126,147 students

Quick facts

School name
POND SPRINGS EL
District
ROUND ROCK ISD
Address
7825 ELK HORN MTN TRL, AUSTIN, TX 78729
Phone
(512) 464-4200
County
Williamson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
532
Teachers (FTE)
47
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
160 (30%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
483808006314
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in ROUND ROCK ISD
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Frequently asked questions

About POND SPRINGS EL
How many students attend POND SPRINGS EL?
POND SPRINGS EL enrolls approximately 532 students in grades PK-05.
Is POND SPRINGS EL an elementary, middle, or high school?
POND SPRINGS EL is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at POND SPRINGS EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at POND SPRINGS EL is approximately 11.2:1 (47 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at POND SPRINGS EL?
At POND SPRINGS EL, the student body is approximately 49% White, 25% Hispanic, 8% Black, 8% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is POND SPRINGS EL public or private?
POND SPRINGS EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by ROUND ROCK ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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