Blanton Elementary School
Austin, TX 78723
Phone: (512) 414-2026
Fax: (512) 926-8553
District: Austin Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 748 students
Blanton Elementary School, a public school located in Austin, TX, serves grades PK-5 in the Austin Independent School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Blanton Elementary School is a public school located in Austin, TX. 748 students attend Blanton Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
Posted: July 19, 2017
We joined the Blanton community last year when my daughter started the two-way dual language program in Pre-K. We had a wonderful year and my daughter is beyond excited for Kindergarten this fall. We love the amazing and dedicated teachers, principal and PTA.
Posted: July 19, 2017
Posted: July 19, 2017
Posted: July 19, 2017
My child has thoroughly loved her experience at Blanton. She is in the two-way Spanish immersion program, and I can see its positive outcomes on her overall language skills. The principal and the PTA support are two reasons the school is improving every year!
Posted: July 19, 2017
My child was in kindergarten this past year, so we haven't experienced homework.
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Posted: July 19, 2017
My son had a wonderful first year at Blanton. He learned so much, and the dual language program is fantastic. I am amazed at the Spanish he has already learned. The teachers are very caring and you could tell they enjoy their jobs. The principal, Ms. Molina, has done a wonderful job of creating a school community and instilling school pride in the students. I couldn't be happier with our neighborhood school.
Posted: July 19, 2017
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Posted: July 19, 2017
We love Blanton Elementary! Our kids are in the two-way dual language program and it has been impressive seeing them learn Spanish. The teachers and administration care greatly about all the kids and are dedicated to creating a wonderful environment for learning. The school community is very supportive and eager to ensure that our school and students are successful.
Posted: July 19, 2017
Posted: April 24, 2017
Both my children have dealt with bullies in their classes, but I think that's a lack of proper parenting. It did bother me that the teachers didn't notice the behavior before I brought it to their attention. However, they fixed the problem once they found out.
Posted: April 24, 2017
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Posted: April 24, 2017
My daughters love the school! They love their teachers and the principal is great. The dual language program has been very effective for my children.
Posted: March 24, 2017
Our son is in kindergarten at Blanton and we are amazed at how much he has learned. He is reading and writing and generally thriving. We also love the community of parents at Blanton.
Posted: March 24, 2017
Ms. Molina is a wonderful principal - I enjoy seeing her every morning greeting the kids.
Posted: January 26, 2017
Our son is in his second year at Blanton and we love having him in a diverse, challenging environment with responsive and supportive faculty. We love the dual-language program, the campus and the community
Posted: January 26, 2017
we have no experience with this issue as yet to be able to speak to this
Posted: January 26, 2017
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Posted: April 29, 2016
We have had kids at Blanton for five years and love having a strong, diverse and supportive school community so close to our home. Principal Molina has provided such positive leadership to bring the community together and to support the leadership of students, all parents and teachers. Many of the teachers and staff have been with Blanton for many years holding it together during transitions, Our children have thrived here and we have all built relationships across culture, language and social class. I would highly recommend this amazing Title I school.
Posted: April 15, 2016
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Posted: April 15, 2016
I feel so lucky that Blanton is our neighborhood school. My children are safe and sufficiently challenged while at school. Any time I have had concerns, the teachers have been responsive and supportive. The community we've built with the PTA, BooFest, tamaladas, Dual Language potlucks, CAC meetings, etc. cannot be measured by standardized tests.
Posted: March 5, 2016
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Posted: March 5, 2016
Our daughter goes to Blanton. We love it. The two-way dual language program, which is in just a few campuses in Austin, is amazing.
Posted: March 4, 2016
My daughter has been in the Blanton dual-language program for three years, and in that time I have seen her grow academically and emotionally. She has an amazing accent and her comprehension is something I never reached in my high school language classes. We love Blanton. We love walking to school and getting to meet other kids (and their parents) in the neighborhood. But most importantly, I love that I feel so safe leaving my kiddo under the care of Blanton's amazing teachers and staff.
Posted: March 4, 2016
There are so many positive things to say about going to our neighborhood school, Blanton. We love the dual language program, which research has proven to increase cognitive development. The principal & other staff members are committed to our kids learning & emotional needs. We enjoy activities and events, such as our BooFest, gardening, Winter Festival & just hanging out at the playground, after school. What can be better than walking or biking to school & having your classmates live near by.....pleased parent
Posted: March 4, 2016
My child learned to read very quickly. I don't know how the K teacher managed, but it's fantastic!
Posted: March 4, 2016
I am not a big supporter of homework. School is for work. After school is for play. Though reading & other learning can be incorporated in that play
Posted: March 4, 2016
Posted: March 4, 2016
This is a Title 1 school with students whose backgrounds can add challenges for high educational outcomes, but teachers are committed to doing what is best for kids. Teachers provide after school tutoring and other targeted interventions.
Posted: March 4, 2016
My daughter has been in the Two-Way Dual Language program and was reading and writing in Spanish by the spring semester of her kindergarten year! The model relies on having Spanish and English speaking kids together as partners, and instruction happens for everyone in both English and Spanish, depending on the day. We love the principal, she is deeply committed to doing what is best for kids.
Great after school programs including Ballet Folklorico and 4H participation - kids raise goats and chickens on school grounds, there is a school garden with regular work days and an annual plant sale fundraiser. Creative Action picks up from Blanton and kids go to the Creative Action Center on MLK, where they have access to the Sustainable Food Center gardens as part of their program.
Posted: April 25, 2015
This school does not work well with children that are addh. My child spend most of his half day in the principal office. When I withdrew him no one ask me why no one ask if there was anything they could do to help me keep my child in school.
Posted: January 26, 2015
We love Blanton! We love the chickens, goats and after school program. My child has an amazing teacher that understands how to work with a very energetic kid. The art and music teachers are amazing and dedicated teachers as well. Both of my kids have small classes. We are very pleased with this East Austin school!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Midtown Commons at Crestview Station | Apartment Complex | Austin | TX | 2.8 mi | |
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| 1 | Main street | Salado | TX | 45.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| Camp Mabry | 4.1 mi. |
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