Wells Branch Elementary School

14650 Merriltown Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wells Branch 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wells Branch Elementary School's student population of 558 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Wells Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Branch Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7097 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20%
44%
35-39%
51%
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
68%
54%
Black
14%
13%
White
14%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Round Rock Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wells Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Wells Branch Elementary School is ranked #7097 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wells Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Wells Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Star Academy, Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wells Branch Elementary School?
558 students attend Wells Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wells Branch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wells Branch Elementary School?
Wells Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wells Branch Elementary School offer ?
Wells Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wells Branch Elementary School part of?
Wells Branch Elementary School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
school seems pretty good. The diversity is good the gender population seems fair.
- Posted by Parent - babya

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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