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Boone Earned a C. Casey Earned a B. Both in South Austin ISD.
Casey Elementary earned a B on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Boone Elementary earned a C. Both are Austin ISD elementary schools in south Austin. Casey is the stronger academic performer of the two zones, while Boone offers a different mix of neighborhood character. Lets walk through what makes each campus tick.
South Austin has always attracted buyers who want character and affordability without leaving the city limits, and both of these school zones deliver on that promise. The TEA letter grade gap is meaningful, and understanding what each campus offers matters if schools are part of your buying criteria.
Boone vs Casey Elementary: Quick Comparison
| Boone Elementary | Casey Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating (2025) | C | B |
| Grades | PK – 05 | PK – 05 |
| District | Austin ISD | Austin ISD |
| ZIP / Area | 78749 (south Austin) | 78748 (south Austin) |
| Feeds Into | Covington MS, Bowie HS | Paredes MS, Akins ECHS |
Feeder pattern source: Austin ISD 2024-25 Feeder Patterns.
TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school across three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle.
| Performance Metric | Boone Elementary | Casey Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | C | B |
| Student Achievement | C | C |
| School Progress | C | B |
| Closing the Gaps | C | B |
Letter grades sourced from the Texas Tribune Schools Explorer Boone profile and Casey profile.
Casey pulls ahead of Boone in School Progress and Closing the Gaps. Both campuses share a C in Student Achievement. Casey’s stronger overall B reflects more consistent performance across the two growth-oriented domains.
For the full TEA breakdown, visit the Boone Elementary school page or the Casey Elementary school page.
Boone Elementary: South Austin Character at an Accessible Price
Boone sits in 78749 in south Austin, an area known for its unpretentious character and steadily improving amenities. The neighborhoods here offer a mix of older ranch style homes, updated bungalows, and some newer infill that has changed the look of several blocks over the last five years. Boone feeds into Covington Middle School and then Bowie High School.
The C rating is not where anyone wants to stay, but Boone has a community invested in improvement and a small campus feel that allows teachers to develop genuine relationships with the kids they serve.
Casey Elementary: The Quiet Overachiever of South Austin
Casey serves the 78748 area and earned a B from TEA in 2025 with B grades in both School Progress and Closing the Gaps. That is real performance for a south Austin elementary. Casey feeds into Paredes Middle School and then Akins Early College High School.
The school zone pulls from south Austin neighborhoods that have maintained their authenticity even as the city has grown around them. For buyers who want genuine Austin character with solid school performance, Casey is one of the best kept secrets in the district.
The Neighborhoods
Both zones share the south Austin vibe: local businesses, taco joints, neighborhood bars, and a pace of life that feels distinctly different from the suburban communities north of the river. Boone’s 78749 zone runs through established neighborhoods west of Manchaca. Casey’s 78748 zone covers neighborhoods further south with more variety in housing age and style.
Browse all homes zoned to Boone Elementary or homes zoned to Casey Elementary.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Casey Elementary if:
- School performance is a significant factor and you want the stronger TEA letter grade
- The 78748 area and the Paredes / Akins ECHS feeder fits your plans
- You want a campus performing at the B level across multiple TEA domains
You might lean toward Boone Elementary if:
- The 78749 location fits your commute or lifestyle
- The Covington MS and Bowie HS feeder works for you
- You want a smaller campus feel in a familiar south Austin pocket
If I am keeping it real, Casey is the stronger academic performer on the TEA scorecard. Boone has things going for it, but for buyers prioritizing the TEA letter grade, Casey makes more sense.
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