Carpenter Hill El: Top-Rated Learning (2026 List)

About Carpenter Hill El

Carpenter Hill Elementary is located at 4410 RR 967, Buda, TX 78610, within the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. The campus serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment stands at 597 students. The student–teacher ratio is 15:1. The student body is 47% female and 53% male. State testing shows 70% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math and 72% in reading, among the highest scores in Buda and well above both state and district averages. Ranked #571 in Texas and the second-highest-performing best elementary schools in Texas campus in the Buda cluster, Carpenter Hill serves the RR 967 corridor of western Buda with 40 full-time teachers and only 21% economically disadvantaged enrollment in one of Hays County's most affluent elementary zones. Carpenter Hill draws from the residential communities lining RR 967 in western Buda, serving a student body that is approximately 55% White and 31% Hispanic within the Hays CISD feeder pathway to RC Barton Middle School. Homes surrounding the campus commonly list near $393,000 based on current Buda market data. Ranked #571 in Texas and rated among the top Buda campuses, Carpenter Hill's 73% STAAR meet-or-above rate across all grades makes it a consistent academic leader in Hays CISD's Buda elementary cluster.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%

Reading 72%

State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 72% in Reading.

40

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

597

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 55.95%

Asian 2.01%

Hispanic 36.35%

Black 1.17%

Two+ Races 4.19%

Native Am. 0.17%

White

55.95%

Asian

2.01%

Hispanic

36.35%

Black

1.17%

Two+ Races

4.19%

Native Am.

0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 597

47.4%

283 Female

52.6%

314 Male

Student Population

597 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

597 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Carpenter Hill El Contact Information

Address

4410 RR 967, BUDA, TX 78610

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Phone

(512) 268-8509

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Website

http://www.hayscisd.net

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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

The "Colts" are thriving as Carpenter Hill Elementary School kicks off its Volunteer Appreciation Week to honor the parents and community members who support the campus. Students are also looking forward to a special "Popcorn Lunch" celebration on April 17 to reward their hard work during recent spring assessments.

FAQ

Q1. What enrichment options are available at Carpenter Hill Elementary School?

Ans. Carpenter Hill Elementary School provides programs that challenge students academically beyond the classroom.

Q2. What stands out about learning at Carpenter Hill Elementary School?

Ans. Carpenter Hill Elementary School is known for consistent student performance across core subjects.

Q3. Where do Carpenter Hill Elementary School students go after elementary grades?

Ans. Students from Carpenter Hill Elementary School typically continue to RC Barton Middle School.

Q4. How do students at Carpenter Hill Elementary School perform overall?

Ans. Carpenter Hill Elementary School maintains steady academic outcomes in both reading and math.

Q5. Which families are part of the Carpenter Hill Elementary School community?

Ans. Carpenter Hill Elementary School serves neighborhoods across the broader Buda area.

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

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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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