Colony Oaks Elementary was formally dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 10, 2024, one of three BISD campus dedications held that day, along with Mina and Camino Real Elementary. The Cougars are now in their second full school year, with the school community actively building its traditions and programs from the ground up under inaugural Principal Kristi Kisamore. BISD opened Pre-K and kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year in early 2026, making Colony Oaks one of the first elementary choices for families moving into the colony and surrounding neighborhoods.

Q1. What does the name Colony Oaks mean?

Ans. Colony Oaks Elementary takes its name from the post oak trees that cover the land around the Colony residential community, where the school sits.

Q2. Does Colony Oaks Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Colony Oaks Elementary participates in Bastrop ISD's Gifted and Talented program. Since the school only opened in 2023, the GT program is still in its early stages of building a full student base.

Q3. What bilingual programs does Colony Oaks Elementary offer?

Ans. Colony Oaks Elementary has bilingual and English Language Development programming through Bastrop ISD. About 19% of students are currently in ELD coursework.

Q4. What community activities does Colony Oaks Elementary participate in?

Ans. Colony Oaks Elementary participates in BISD's district-wide programs and community events. The school was formally dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in January 2024, alongside Mina and Camino Real Elementary, marking one of the biggest expansions in Bastrop ISD history.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Colony Oaks Elementary students?

Ans. Students finishing their elementary years at Colony Oaks Elementary continue into the BISD middle school system, most likely Riverside Middle School or Bastrop Middle School, depending on their home address.