Gullett Elementary

Gullett Elementary is a high-performing public school in Austin, TX, serving 544 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Austin Independent School District (Isd).

Gullett consistently ranks among the top 5% of all Texas elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for every year on record. This stability sets it apart even from other strong nearby schools like Bryker Woods Elementary, which has seen some fluctuation between 4 and 5 stars. The school shows exceptional strength in serving specific student groups, ranking in the 98th percentile for multi-racial students and the 97th percentile for special education students—outperforming peers like Highland Park Elementary and Hill Elementary in these areas. However, a notable challenge is an equity gap: while the school excels overall, its performance for low socioeconomic status students ranks in the 59th percentile, suggesting these students may not receive the same level of support. Additionally, 5th-grade science scores, while above state and district averages, are the school's lowest-performing subject.

Gullett is part of a cluster of high-performing, low-poverty schools in the area, including Brentwood Elementary and Doss Elementary, all with free/reduced lunch rates under 20%. This contrasts sharply with schools just a mile or two away, such as Wooten Elementary (91.18% free/reduced lunch) and Padron Elementary (95.84%), which rank in the bottom 10-25% of the state. Gullett also achieves its top-tier results with relatively efficient spending ($11,385 per student), compared to higher-need schools like Reilly Elementary ($12,828) and Pillow Elementary ($12,144), which spend more to achieve significantly lower outcomes.