Patsy Sommer Elementary School

16200 AVERY RANCH BLVD AUSTIN TX 78717

About Patsy Sommer Elementary School

Patsy Sommer Elementary is a school comprising 874 students in grades Pre-K to 5, located in the Avery Ranch neighborhood. There is a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and 58 full-time teachers. Its student body is racially diverse: 58.9% Asian, 23.0% White, 11.1% Hispanic, with other races less represented. Economically disadvantaged students constitute 4.1%, and 25.2% are in bilingual or English language learning programs.

?The school demonstrates strong academic excellence, with 87% of students proficient in math and 89% in reading, reflecting excellent student outcomes. Per-student expenditure averages $7,442, with a mean teacher salary of $60,133. The median property value in the region is $512,700. Patsy Sommer Elementary is recognized as a high performing elementary school committed to both academic excellence and community engagement, making it one of the best elementary school choices in the area.


Contact Information

Address

16200 AVERY RANCH BLVD AUSTIN TX 78717

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Phone

(512) 704-0600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
62
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
23
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
982
Total Students
$56973
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Patsy Sommer Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

93

of 129 in Texas

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 22.5%
Asian 60.2%
Hispanic 9.8%
Black 1.7%
Two+ Races 5.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
22.5%
Asian
60.2%
Hispanic
9.8%
Black
1.7%
Two+ Races
5.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 982
47.1%
463 Female
52.9%
519 Male

Student Population

982 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The Parent Portal will be considered as the new SMARTtag app with more visual features and easy access to student transportation changes and data to families.

FAQ

1.What are the grades that Patsy Sommer Elementary covers?

The school educates at the kindergarten and grade 5.


2. What is the mission of the school?

Patsy Sommer Elementary is one of the best schools that aim at creating academic excellence, love of lifelong learning, and leaders.


3. Do they have advanced academic programs?

Yes, the school has Gifted and Talented, STEM, and enrichment projects.


4. What are the community involvement opportunities?

The school welcomes parent volunteers and during the year invites the larger community to school events.


5. How many students are there?

The school has a population count of about 900, and it is one of the bigger elementary schools within its district.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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