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Austin ISD • Elementary School

Barton Hills Elementary

Serving grades K-5 with 303 students.

303
Students
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
K-5
Grades Served

What should buyers know about Barton Hills Elementary?

Barton Hills Elementary is an elementary school in Austin ISD, graded A- by Niche as of October 6, 2026. Keenan Group analysis of MLS closed sales over the last 2 years, as of October 15, 2026: Barton Hills Elementary was listed on at least 5% of residential sales in 78704 and in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Assignment depends on the address; confirm with Austin ISD before you buy. TEA rates Barton Hills Elementary A (2026 preliminary rating, as of August 14, 2026).

Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX

About Barton Hills Elementary

Barton Hills Elementary is a elementary school located in Austin, TX 78704, serving students in grades K-5 as part of Austin Independent School District. Barton Hills Elementary is shown with Niche A- (as of Oct 2026).

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, allowing for personalized attention and individualized learning opportunities. Currently, 303 students are enrolled in the kindergarten through 5th grade program.

School Details

Established
1960
Principal
Kati Achtermann

History

Barton Hills Elementary is a small, tight-knit school with just 303 students, giving it an intimate community feel rare in Austin ISD. The school has the most experienced teaching staff among Austin ISD elementaries at 15.3 years average, and a remarkably low 6.6% chronic absenteeism rate.

Attendance Zone

Serves Barton Hills neighborhood south of Barton Springs Road

Real Estate Impact

The neighborhood's proximity to Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park, combined with the O. Henry → Austin High feeder chain, drives strong demand. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.

Feeder Pattern

Feeds Into Middle School

O. Henry Middle School

Location & Contact

Barton Hills Elementary

2108 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78704

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Barton Hills Elementary rated?

Barton Hills Elementary is shown with Niche A- (as of Oct 2026).

What grades does Barton Hills Elementary serve?

Barton Hills Elementary serves students in grades K-5 (Kindergarten through 5th Grade).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Hills Elementary?

Barton Hills Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, with approximately 303 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Barton Hills Elementary attendance zone?

Use the live Austin ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $590K, 5,055 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed October 15, 2026. Then compare the specific attendance zone by neighborhood median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through. Contact the Keenan Group for current listings in this school zone.

What school does Barton Hills Elementary feed into?

Students at Barton Hills Elementary feed into O. Henry Middle School after completing grades K-5.

When was Barton Hills Elementary established?

Barton Hills Elementary was established in 1960, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

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Barton Hills home sales at all price points, last 12 months: $1.58M median sale · 58 median days on market · 90.7% of list

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Source: Keenan Group at Compass · Updated October 2026