Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blanco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blanco Elementary School's student population of 480 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Blanco Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanco Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4308 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
57%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanco Elementary School's ranking?
Blanco Elementary School is ranked #4308 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Blanco Elementary School often compared to?
Blanco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valor South Austin, Lyndon B Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blanco Elementary School?
480 students attend Blanco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Blanco Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanco Elementary School?
Blanco Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blanco Elementary School offer ?
Blanco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blanco Elementary School part of?
Blanco Elementary School is part of Blanco Independent School District.
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