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Austin Parkway Elementary

Q: Is Austin Parkway Elementary a good school?

Austin Parkway Elementary ranks 917 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

917^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Austin Parkway Elementary in Sugar Land, TX, is a mid-sized school serving 574 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out as a reliable, high-quality option in a competitive area filled with top-tier schools.

While nearby schools like Commonwealth Elementary and Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary consistently rank in the top 1% of the state, Austin Parkway offers a strong middle ground, ranking in the 80th to 84th percentile statewide. This makes it a less pressured but still excellent choice for families. The school truly shines in its support for specific student groups, earning a 5-star rating for its work with African American students and showing impressive growth with English Language Learners and Special Education students. However, a key concern is a decline in math scores, especially in 5th grade, where proficiency has dropped below the district average—a trend that sets it apart from peers like Highlands Elementary and Settlers Way Elementary, which excel in math.

With a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 and efficient spending of about $10,063 per student, Austin Parkway delivers solid results without the high costs seen at some nearby schools. It serves a more diverse community than its elite neighbors, with 33% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. For parents seeking a well-rounded, equitable school that balances strong academics with a supportive environment for all learners, Austin Parkway is a compelling option—though it’s worth noting the math program may need extra attention at home.

574

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,038

Per pupil spending ?

32.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4400 Austin Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479-2141

(281) 634-4001

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Austin Parkway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	First Colony Middle
High:	Lawrence E Elkins High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

37.1%

Hispanic:

22.1%

White:

16.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (62% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg60%

Texas avg51%

917^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 51Elementary Schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

294^th of 951Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	917 of 4627	80.2%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	1114 of 4651	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	71.7	1066 of 4710	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.4	861 of 4647	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.0	747 of 4581	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	84.1	599 of 4578	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	88.7	383 of 4479	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	85.2	518 of 4359	88.1%	★★★★☆
2017	89.8	375 of 4329	91.3%	★★★★★
2016	85.0	480 of 4286	88.8%	★★★★☆
2015	83.9	520 of 4320	88.0%	★★★★☆
2014	88.0	294 of 4260	93.1%	★★★★★
2013	89.9	228 of 4221	94.6%	★★★★★
2012	88.2	291 of 4206	93.1%	★★★★★
2011	78.7	561 of 4095	86.3%	★★★★☆
2010	76.2	707 of 3937	82.0%	★★★★☆
2009	81.8	384 of 3884	90.1%	★★★★★
2008	82.0	367 of 3768	90.3%	★★★★★
2007	80.0	438 of 3724	88.2%	★★★★☆
2006	80.6	378 of 3476	89.1%	★★★★☆
2005	81.6	363 of 3475	89.6%	★★★★☆
2004	80.4	396 of 3465	88.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.8	232 of 2406	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	67.2	562 of 2443	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	69.2	517 of 2443	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	65.5	592 of 2421	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	66.9	496 of 2444	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.2	342 of 2515	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	354 of 2483	85.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.5	781 of 999	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.5	734 of 1045	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.7	559 of 1015	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.0	612 of 957	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.8	388 of 967	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.6	399 of 1009	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.9	479 of 1005	52.3%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	72.3	731 of 4461	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	54.3	1539 of 4331	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.8	2204 of 4295	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.6	1471 of 4240	65.3%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	82.2	409 of 3668	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	595 of 3556	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	67.1	804 of 3487	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	58.1	1075 of 3446	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.1	1408 of 3333	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.9	879 of 3226	72.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.0	729 of 4575	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	925 of 4658	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.2	887 of 4588	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	79.8	691 of 4561	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	81.9	634 of 4499	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	85.2	449 of 4348	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	574 of 4306	86.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	820 of 3075	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.9	832 of 2980	72.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.3	747 of 2958	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	75.7	625 of 3006	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	75.9	370 of 3184	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	331 of 3106	89.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	688 of 4413	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	47.8	2273 of 4465	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.5	2529 of 4401	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.7	1028 of 4376	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	70.7	865 of 4329	80.0%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	703 of 4188	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	891 of 4168	78.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	1764 of 4520	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.4	1345 of 4594	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	63.4	1301 of 4521	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	676 of 4477	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	66.9	1030 of 4451	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	75.3	579 of 4309	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	581 of 4264	86.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	1209 of 4582	73.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.4	1106 of 4647	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.4	857 of 4585	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.8	890 of 4563	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	82.6	599 of 4498	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	89.1	338 of 4357	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	86.2	461 of 4319	89.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	75.8	198 of 1128	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	40.8	708 of 1099	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.1	315 of 1004	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.2	295 of 961	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.6	145 of 1112	87.0%	★★★★☆
2018	80.3	140 of 1046	86.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.4	499 of 4301	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	54.9	1583 of 4292	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.2	676 of 4086	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	62.2	970 of 3952	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	50.5	1394 of 3799	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.4	968 of 3684	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	250 of 3558	93.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.0	1323 of 3006	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.4	1931 of 3108	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.1	1564 of 3106	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.0	1545 of 3082	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.7	1224 of 3082	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.9	782 of 3142	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	62.2	1054 of 3127	66.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)90th percentile+10 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)89th percentile+11 vs school

Special Education (2026)88th percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2026)84th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)84th percentile+4 vs school

At Risk (2022)84th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2024)82nd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)74th percentile-7 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)73rd percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)61st percentile-19 vs school

White (2026)56th percentile-24 vs school

Asian (2026)22nd percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading72%+18 vs state

Mathematics52%+5 vs state

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by a student
Saturday, February 10, 2018

I used to be a student at Austin prarkway elementary and it was great, now thr school is a prison. So many fun activity’s have been taken away due to angry parents. You cat even play tag or run during recess. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 5, 2015

We moved from NY state to TX this past year. We were originally zoned for Commonwealth Elementary and were diverted to Austin Parkway. Commonwealth was capped off. We could not be happier with the level of education our daughter has received. She began APE in the 4th grade. The principal Mrs. Whisonant, school counselor Mrs. Prine, assistant principal Ms. Dickey, 4th grade teachers Ms. Cervantes and Ms. Grove as well as countless other staff has been warm, approachable, accessible and most importantly delivering the highest standards of education. My child could not be happier with her new school and I as a parent could not feel anymore joyful having my daughter attend APE. APE is an environment that is welcoming, warm and very supportive to both their students and their parents.
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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Austin Parkway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Austin Pkwy	Sugar Land	77479	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-4001	574	39	14.6	32.6%	97 (16.9%)	90 (15.7%)	127 (22.1%)	213 (37.1%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (7.0%)	75.6	917^th of 4627 public elementary schools	80.2%		70.5	1114^th of 4651 public elementary schools	76.0%	197					69.3	72.5	75.6	56.8	52.8	45.1	$11,038
Settlers Way Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3015 Settlers Way Dr	Sugar Land	77479	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-4360	698	47	14.9	35.1%	144 (20.6%)	81 (11.6%)	131 (18.8%)	297 (42.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.7%)	82.7	666^th of 4627 public elementary schools	85.6%		78.8	796^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.9%	130					68.1	64.7	71.4	74.1	58.4	61.5	$9,302
Lexington Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2335 Dulles Ave	Missouri City	77459	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-5000	506	35	14.3	43.3%	79 (15.6%)	146 (28.9%)	81 (16.0%)	154 (30.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.7%)	77.2	861^st of 4627 public elementary schools	81.4%		82.2	676^th of 4651 public elementary schools	85.5%	185					60.0	61.8	73.7	48.6	61.0	68.8	$10,843
Quail Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 Quail Village Dr	Missouri City	77459	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-5040	584	42	13.8	58.2%	85 (14.6%)	229 (39.2%)	183 (31.3%)	43 (7.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.8%)	47.3	2254^th of 4627 public elementary schools	51.3%		43	2568^th of 4651 public elementary schools	44.8%	314					46.0	48.1	60.3	31.5	48.7	50.0	$13,486
Colony Bend Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2720 Planters St	Sugar Land	77479	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-4080	526	39	13.5	41.3%	112 (21.3%)	86 (16.3%)	124 (23.6%)	157 (29.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.4%)	80.5	747^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.9%		74.4	950^th of 4651 public elementary schools	79.6%	203					67.7	64.3	76.5	63.1	53.6	63.5	$10,986
Highlands Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2022 Colonist Park Dr	Sugar Land	77478	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-4160	541	40	13.5	41.4%	128 (23.7%)	88 (16.3%)	136 (25.1%)	156 (28.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	86.7	518^th of 4627 public elementary schools	88.8%		79.2	780^th of 4651 public elementary schools	83.2%	262					65.1	71.4	76.6	63.9	73.2	62.8	$11,226
Dr Lynn Armstrong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3440 Independence Blvd	Missouri City	77459	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 634-9410	517	40	13.0	83.6%	12 (2.3%)	120 (23.2%)	366 (70.8%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	26.9	3633^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	21.5%		38.6	2876^th of 4651 public elementary schools	38.2%	757	52.6	40.0	36.8		37.5	43.2	59.5	14.6	14.8	37.3	$11,493
Commonwealth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4909 Commonwealth Blvd	Sugar Land	77479	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-5120	667	52	12.7	11.5%	106 (15.9%)	37 (5.5%)	55 (8.2%)	432 (64.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.1%)	98.8	25^th of 4627 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.5	34^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.3%	9					89.2	85.4	95.6	83.3	89.4	92.0	$9,506
Sonal S Bhuchar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5503 Thompson Ferry Rd	Missouri City	77459	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-2000	752	43	17.4	21.8%	47 (6.3%)	104 (13.8%)	52 (6.9%)	502 (66.8%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.2%)	98.4	40^th of 4627 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.9	56^th of 4651 public elementary schools	98.8%	16					93.1	91.4	94.4	87.1	81.0	81.8	$9,437
Palmer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4208 Crow Valley Dr	Missouri City	77459	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-4760	802	53	15.2	54.2%	67 (8.4%)	408 (50.9%)	132 (16.5%)	135 (16.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.9%)	63.3	1447^th of 4627 public elementary schools	68.7%		64	1384^th of 4651 public elementary schools	70.2%	63				0.0	59.3	64.4	68.3	43.3	49.3	44.8	$8,378

Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Parkway Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Austin Parkway Elementary?

Students at Austin Parkway Elementary are 37% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 17% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Austin Parkway Elementary attend?

Students who attend Austin Parkway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : First Colony Middle
High : Lawrence E Elkins High School

How many students attend Austin Parkway Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 574 students attended Austin Parkway Elementary.

What district is Austin Parkway Elementary in?

Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

Is Austin Parkway Elementary a good school?

Austin Parkway Elementary ranks 917^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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