Norman-Sims El
Austin, TX · Austin ISD · Grades PK-5
4,317th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
Norman-Sims El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Norman-Sims El 4,317th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Norman-Sims El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 98 students tested
Norman-Sims El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 275 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.5% | 49.1% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 41.1% | 38.2% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 3.5% | 5.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Norman-Sims El
Typical home value $425K in zip 78721 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Norman-Sims El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2IDEA Health Professions AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 0.3 mi away · charter3,752nd of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 31% - –Texas Empowerment Academy ElTexas Empowerment Academy · 0.4 mi away · charter
- 1The East Austin College Prep at Southwest KeyValere Public Schools · 0.8 mi away · charter4,340th of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 10% - 1Ortega ElAustin ISD · 0.8 mi away4,049th of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 30% - 1Pecan Springs ElAustin ISD · 1.7 mi away4,403rd of 4,406
ELA 13% · Math 6% - 1Govalle ElAustin ISD · 1.8 mi away4,346th of 4,406
ELA 21% · Math 18% - 1Oak Springs ElAustin ISD · 1.9 mi away4,389th of 4,406
ELA 18% · Math 11% - 8Blanton ElAustin ISD · 2.2 mi away1,182nd of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Norman-Sims El in?
Norman-Sims El is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Norman-Sims El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Norman-Sims El 4,317th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Norman-Sims El?
Hispanic 49%, Black 38%, White 6%, Asian 4% (275 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Norman-Sims El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78721 is $425K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.