Buda El
Buda, TX · Hays CISD · Grades PK-5
1,480th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
Buda El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Buda El 1,480th 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 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Buda El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 266 students tested
Buda El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 589 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.2% | 53.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 39.3% | 35.0% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 4.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Buda El
Typical home value $367K in zip 78610 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Buda El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Doral Academy of TexasDoral Academy of Texas · 1.1 mi away · charter1,783rd of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 41% - 6Sunfield ElHays CISD · 1.2 mi away1,782nd of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 4Tom Green ElHays CISD · 2.2 mi away2,993rd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 32% - 10Elm Grove ElHays CISD · 3.2 mi away337th of 4,406
ELA 81% · Math 69% - 3Menchaca ElAustin ISD · 3.3 mi away3,435th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 33% - 7Ralph Pfluger ElHays CISD · 3.8 mi away1,479th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 53% - 2Wayside Altamira AcademyWayside Schools · 3.9 mi away · charter3,929th of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 34% - 8Baranoff ElAustin ISD · 4.5 mi away888th of 4,406
ELA 70% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Buda El in?
Buda El is part of the Hays CISD district in Buda, Texas.
Is Buda El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buda El 1,480th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Buda El?
Hispanic 54%, White 35%, Two or more races 5%, Black 4% (589 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buda El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78610 is $367K 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.