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Pond Springs Elementary

Q: Is Pond Springs Elementary a good school?

Pond Springs Elementary ranks 1014 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1014^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Pond Springs Elementary is a mid-sized school in Austin, TX, serving 532 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the highly-rated Round Rock Independent School District (Isd).

Pond Springs stands out for its exceptional student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1, which is dramatically lower than top-performing nearby schools like Spicewood Elementary (15.6:1) and Laurel Mountain Elementary (15.5:1). This means your child is likely to receive more individualized attention here. The school has earned a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the last decade, ranking between the 75th and 82nd percentile statewide. This reliability is a key differentiator from nearby schools like Anderson Mill Elementary, which has dropped to the 41st percentile, or Live Oak Elementary, which fluctuates more. While it doesn't reach the 99th percentile of Spicewood or Laurel Mountain, Pond Springs offers a balanced, supportive environment without the intense pressure of those top-tier schools.

A unique strength is the school's math program: for the last four years, 100% of Pond Springs' 6th graders taking the STAAR Math test have scored proficient or above, far exceeding district and state averages. This suggests a highly effective program for advanced math students. The school also shows a remarkable turnaround for English Language Learners, who jumped from the bottom 32% of the state to the top 27% in just two years. However, Pond Springs faces a challenge with a widening achievement gap for students from low socio-economic backgrounds, who recently ranked in the bottom 12% of the state. Overall, Pond Springs is a solid, middle-ground choice in a neighborhood with polarized options, offering strong academics and a more intimate setting than its higher-performing neighbors.

532

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,128

Per pupil spending ?

30.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7825 Elk Horn Mtn Trl
Austin, TX 78729-6404

(512) 464-4200

District: Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Pond Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Deerpark Middle
High:	McNeil High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

Hispanic:

25.4%

Two or more races:

9.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 79th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (61% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Texas elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg64%

Texas avg49%

1,014^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 35Elementary Schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

197^th of 951Round Rock 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	73.1	1014 of 4627	78.1%	★★★★☆
2025	69.7	1148 of 4651	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	73.2	1011 of 4710	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	871 of 4647	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	72.7	1046 of 4581	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	62.5	1427 of 4578	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.6	1003 of 4479	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	76.7	791 of 4359	81.9%	★★★★☆
2017	76.6	816 of 4329	81.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.0	893 of 4286	79.2%	★★★★☆
2015	75.9	959 of 4320	77.8%	★★★★☆
2014	82.7	585 of 4260	86.3%	★★★★☆
2013	83.1	514 of 4221	87.8%	★★★★☆
2012	82.0	562 of 4206	86.6%	★★★★☆
2011	79.1	535 of 4095	86.9%	★★★★☆
2010	82.3	325 of 3937	91.7%	★★★★★
2009	80.3	476 of 3884	87.7%	★★★★☆
2008	82.9	320 of 3768	91.5%	★★★★★
2007	79.0	493 of 3724	86.8%	★★★★☆
2006	81.4	333 of 3476	90.4%	★★★★★
2005	85.0	198 of 3475	94.3%	★★★★★
2004	81.0	376 of 3465	89.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	1615 of 2406	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.7	1450 of 1905	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.0	1499 of 2443	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	14.9	2323 of 2421	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	36.6	1696 of 2515	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.4	883 of 2483	64.4%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	672 of 999	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.2	882 of 1015	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.3	738 of 957	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	71.7	221 of 1009	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	61.5	383 of 1005	61.9%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	47.2	2301 of 4461	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.9	3066 of 4331	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.8	3825 of 4295	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.7	2387 of 4240	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.5	436 of 1643	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	27.7	2317 of 2918	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.4	2490 of 3668	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.3	2505 of 3556	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.6	2293 of 3487	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.7	2236 of 3333	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	74.9	478 of 3226	85.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	1498 of 4575	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.2	992 of 3744	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	1034 of 4658	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	716 of 4588	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	899 of 4561	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	73.3	932 of 4499	79.3%	★★★★☆
2019	69.6	1043 of 4348	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	984 of 4306	77.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.9	1044 of 3075	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	74.1	434 of 2619	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	63.9	1240 of 2980	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.7	645 of 2958	78.2%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	686 of 3006	77.2%	★★★★☆
2019	72.7	623 of 3184	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	72.1	711 of 3106	77.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.1	2185 of 4413	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.0	2608 of 3644	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.8	3332 of 4465	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	57.4	1626 of 4401	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.3	1804 of 4376	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.3	1789 of 4329	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.0	2623 of 4188	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.9	2213 of 4168	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	23.5	3959 of 4520	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.1	3425 of 3705	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	32.9	3401 of 4594	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.7	2502 of 4521	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.1	3838 of 4477	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.4	1660 of 4451	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.9	3053 of 4309	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.1	2904 of 4264	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	746 of 4582	83.7%	★★★★☆
2025	68.5	976 of 3739	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	806 of 4647	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.3	1156 of 4585	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	66.5	1265 of 4563	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	47.4	2115 of 4498	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.0	971 of 4357	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	77.8	725 of 4319	83.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.1	551 of 1106	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.6	414 of 975	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.2	659 of 1128	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.6	498 of 1099	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.5	349 of 1004	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.4	642 of 961	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.2	421 of 1112	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.6	409 of 1046	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.4	1491 of 4301	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.3	1661 of 3549	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.2	1145 of 4292	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	55.2	1332 of 4086	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.5	1091 of 3952	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	40.2	2040 of 3799	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.9	1073 of 3684	70.9%	★★★★☆
2018	41.8	1906 of 3558	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.8	757 of 3006	74.8%	★★★★☆
2025	70.8	659 of 2612	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.0	451 of 3108	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	604 of 3106	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.6	838 of 3082	72.8%	★★★★☆
2021	40.7	1906 of 3082	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.6	988 of 3142	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.8	651 of 3127	79.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2026)84th percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)75th percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)73rd percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)67th percentile-11 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)66th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2026)65th percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2026)50th percentile-28 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)50th percentile-28 vs school

At Risk (2022)48th percentile-29 vs school

African American (2026)33rd percentile-45 vs school

Asian (2026)33rd percentile-45 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)12th percentile-66 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading66%+12 vs state

Mathematics55%+10 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, August 2, 2021

I like this school so much it provides excellent teaching my daughter has learned a lot from pond springs I recommend this school for your children Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (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 Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Pond Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7825 Elk Horn Mtn Trl	Austin	78729	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-4200	532	47	11.2	30.1%	260 (48.9%)	42 (7.9%)	135 (25.4%)	44 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.2%)	73.1	1014^th of 4627 public elementary schools	78.1%		69.7	1148^th of 4651 public elementary schools	75.3%	134						61.8	63.4	74.3	51.3	42.4	63.0	100.0	$12,128
Live Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8607 Anderson Mill Rd	Austin	78729	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 428-3800	391	40	9.6	45.8%	154 (39.4%)	47 (12.0%)	138 (35.3%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.7%)	56.7	1776^th of 4627 public elementary schools	61.6%		64	1383^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	70.3%	393						39.7	62.5	68.7	22.2	60.9	50.0	100.0	$13,709
Jollyville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Corpus Christi Dr	Austin	78729	Travis County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 428-2200	638	46	13.8	23.4%	116 (18.2%)	48 (7.5%)	140 (21.9%)	303 (47.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.5%)	71.7	1068^th of 4627 public elementary schools	76.9%		72.3	1031^st of 4651 public elementary schools	77.8%	37						55.5	59.0	66.2	52.0	58.8	63.8	100.0	$10,160
Kathy Caraway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11104 Oak View Dr	Austin	78759	Travis County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-5500	462	38	12.1	12.6%	223 (48.3%)	13 (2.8%)	133 (28.8%)	50 (10.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.9%)	88.9	427^th of 4627 public elementary schools	90.8%		88	454^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.2%	27						65.0	73.8	84.2	53.3	75.7	71.6	100.0	$10,530
Forest North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13414 Broadmeade Ave	Austin	78729	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 464-6750	319	26	12.0	48.6%	90 (28.2%)	50 (15.7%)	115 (36.1%)	42 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.6%)	63.1	1452^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	68.6%		59.2	1618^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.2%	166						55.6	54.1	60.5	46.3	47.1	67.4		$16,363
El Daep	Public	2-5	13414 Broadmeade	Austin	78729	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-5920	9	4	2.2	66.7%	0 (0.0%)	4 (44.4%)	4 (44.4%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$107,151
Davis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5214 Duval Rd	Austin	78727	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2580	643	51	12.5	30.6%	316 (49.1%)	47 (7.3%)	176 (27.4%)	60 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (6.5%)	64.3	1388^th of 4627 public elementary schools	70.0%		54.2	1894^th of 4651 public elementary schools	59.3%	506						62.8	64.7	61.0	51.6	50.6	43.4		$10,926
Spicewood Elementary	Public	K-5	11601 Olson Dr	Austin	78750	Travis County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 428-3600	691	44	15.6	6.1%	305 (44.1%)	8 (1.2%)	88 (12.7%)	218 (31.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (10.1%)	98	53^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	98.9%		97.4	88^th of 4651 public elementary schools	98.1%	35						84.7	86.7	87.9	83.1	79.6	88.3	100.0	$8,337
Laurel Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10111 Dk Ranch Rd	Austin	78759	Travis County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-4300	822	53	15.5	6.1%	228 (27.7%)	6 (0.7%)	97 (11.8%)	409 (49.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (9.9%)	98.3	44^th of 4627 public elementary schools	99.0%		98.4	37^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.2%	7						83.9	88.7	90.2	82.2	80.5	92.7	100.0	$7,809
Anderson Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10610 Salt Mill Hollow	Austin	78750	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 428-3700	585	35	16.6	61.9%	108 (18.5%)	44 (7.5%)	368 (62.9%)	31 (5.3%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.6%)	40.3	2723^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	41.1%		35	3124^th of 4651 public elementary schools	32.8%	401	4.8	54.6	5.3	0.0	46.7	51.1	51.5	50.0	38.1	38.9	37.0	80.0	$10,482

Frequently Asked Questions about Pond Springs Elementary

What schools do graduates of Pond Springs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pond Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deerpark Middle
High : McNeil High School

What district is Pond Springs Elementary in?

Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

Is Pond Springs Elementary a good school?

Pond Springs Elementary ranks 1014^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pond Springs Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 532 students attended Pond Springs Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pond Springs Elementary?

Students at Pond Springs Elementary are 49% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 8% African American.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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