Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pillow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pillow Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pillow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pillow Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6080 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
15%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pillow Elementary School's ranking?
Pillow Elementary School is ranked #6080 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pillow Elementary School?
386 students attend Pillow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pillow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pillow Elementary School?
Pillow Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pillow Elementary School offer ?
Pillow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pillow Elementary School part of?
Pillow Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Pillow Elementary School located?
Pillow Elementary School is located in the North Shoal Creek neighborhood of Austin, TX.
School Reviews
2 3/29/2014
This is my son's first year of school, and I am HIGHLY disappointed with the experience I've had with this school. My son's teacher fell ill shortly after the second semester had begun. She has been gone for well over a month now, we're actually coming up on two months out now. My son and a few others have been having issues adjusting to the massive disruption of their routine. They have had several different substitutes, days where they were just split down the middle and thrown into other classes, they didn't receive homework for the first three weeks of her absence, nor did the school do their part to keep parents informed as to what was going on. When they did finally send a letter home letting us know what was going on it was undated and said to call if we had any questions or concerns. I did just that, and I'm still waiting on my return phone call. My son recieved a report card during this period, but what was he even graded on? His teacher made no effort to attempt to contact the sub to give her the lesson plan for the day, week, or month. Fortunately the other teachers are finally helping out, but why did this go on for so long with such poor parental communication, etc. I feel that the way it was looked at was as long as the kids had a "sitter" that's all that mattered. I'm highly disappointed with this school that has such high expectations out of it's students. Shouldn't the same expectations be reciprocated? Just my opinion I suppose.
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