D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Joe Lee Johnson El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2800 SAULS DR, Austin, TX 78728
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Texas
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
676
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%19/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −36 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−0 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−8 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%37%reading +6 pts, math -16 pts49th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -12 pts, math -16 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%27%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts57th percentile (list)
Asian50%30%reading -19 pts, math -41 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -1 pts, math -8 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2800 SAULS DR
City Austin
ZIP Code 78728
District 4838080
NCES School ID 483808011101
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78728

Understanding the community around Joe Lee Johnson El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,092
Per Capita Income $41,857
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.2%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $355,000
Median Rent $1,426
Owner-Occupied 27.8%
Renter-Occupied 72.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Joe Lee Johnson El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 35.2%
White 26.6%
Black 24.7%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More Races 5.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 676
Teachers (FTE) 50.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Joe Lee Johnson El?
Joe Lee Johnson El has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Joe Lee Johnson El?
Joe Lee Johnson El has 676 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Joe Lee Johnson El serve?
Joe Lee Johnson El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Joe Lee Johnson El receive per student?
Joe Lee Johnson El receives $15,721 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Joe Lee Johnson El in 78728 ▼
Avg Home Value
$403,035
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,315
1-Year Change
-0.9%
% Renters
72.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026