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Walnut Creek El

401 W BRAKER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78753

Ranked 4684 of 5501 in Texas

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Walnut Creek El

401 W BRAKER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78753

Ranked 4684 of 5501 in Texas

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About Walnut Creek El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 32% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
537
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.15%
Asian 5.77%
Hispanic 81.56%
Black 5.21%
Two+ Races 1.12%
Native Am. 0%
White
6.15%
Asian
5.77%
Hispanic
81.56%
Black
5.21%
Two+ Races
1.12%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 537
45.25%
243 Female
54.75%
294 Male

Student Population

537 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

268 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Walnut Creek El Contact Information

Address

401 W BRAKER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78753

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Phone

(512) 414-4499

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TOP 4684 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Walnut Creek El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Walnut Creek Elementary School is already looking ahead to the next school year with a welcoming enrollment push on its official website. The campus is sharing that 2026–27 Pre-K applications opened on April 1, and general enrollment is now open as well. To help new families get comfortable, Walnut Creek is also hosting campus tours this spring, including dates on April 17 and May 5. It reads like a school that is actively opening its doors and inviting families in.

FAQ

Q1. What should parents do to let Walnut Creek Elementary School know that their child is not there?

Ans. Walnut Creek Elementary School wants families to send in absence reports using the Austin ISD School Absence Form or by bringing a paper form to the front office. The school also says that phone calls or voicemails are not acceptable as proof of absence.

Q2. Can families call Walnut Creek Elementary School directly?

Ans. Yes, the official Austin ISD school page for Walnut Creek Elementary School says that the main campus phone number is (512) 414-4499.

Q3. Are there after-school programs at Walnut Creek Elementary School?

Ans. Yes. The official campus website for Walnut Creek Elementary School lists after-school programs as one of its main offerings.

Q4. Are there any volunteer opportunities for families at Walnut Creek Elementary School?

Ans. Yes. One of the school's public-facing program information is that it has volunteer opportunities on its campus.

Q5. Where can families get news from Walnut Creek Elementary School?

Ans. The official Eagle News section of the Walnut Creek Elementary School website is where families can find out about school news and events.

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

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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