Campbell vs Wooten Elementary: D vs F in North Austin (2025 TEA)

Your Budget Says North Austin. Your Heart Says “Good Schools.” Here Are Two Options.

Campbell Elementary scored a 69 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating, landing a D. Wooten Elementary scored a 49 and received an F. Both are Austin ISD elementary schools in north Austin, and neither is winning any awards from the state right now. But the neighborhoods around both schools have been quietly appreciating for years, and the median home prices reflect that: $525,000 near Campbell and $610,000 near Wooten.

This is one of those Austin comparisons where the school ratings and the real estate values are moving in completely different directions. North Austin between Lamar and Burnet has become one of the most desirable corridors in the city for food, entertainment, and lifestyle. The schools serving these neighborhoods have not kept pace with the gentrification. Buyers need to know what they are walking into.

Campbell vs Wooten Elementary: Quick Comparison

TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)

The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across multiple performance domains. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle.

Campbell outperforms Wooten in every domain, and the gap is substantial. Campbell earned C grades in School Progress and Academic Growth (73 and 78 respectively), which tells you students are making year over year progress even if the baseline achievement numbers are still below state averages. Wooten’s F rating at 49 overall is one of the lowest in Austin ISD. Both schools serve extremely high percentages of economically disadvantaged students (91.1% at Campbell, 87.9% at Wooten) with English learner populations above 44%. The demographic profiles are nearly identical, which makes Campbell’s 20 point advantage all the more significant.

For the full TEA breakdown, visit the Campbell Elementary school page or the Wooten Elementary school page.

Campbell Elementary: Tiny Campus, Real Effort

Campbell is one of the smallest elementary schools in Austin ISD at just 180 students. That scale means the campus functions more like a community hub than a traditional school, with teachers who know every student by name and a support network that is deeply personal. The D rating is not where anyone wants to be, but the Academic Growth score of 78 (a C) is a genuine bright spot. Students at Campbell are making progress, and the 4 of 7 TEA distinctions suggest specific academic strengths beneath the overall number.

The neighborhoods around Campbell have transformed dramatically. The Burnet Road corridor has become a restaurant and entertainment destination, and homes that sold for $200,000 a decade ago now list for over $500,000. That gentrification has not yet translated into a different school population, which is a pattern that plays out across several Austin ISD campuses in rapidly changing neighborhoods.

Wooten Elementary: Struggling Campus in a Hot Neighborhood

Wooten sits in the heart of one of north Austin’s most active real estate corridors. The Wooten neighborhood has seen enormous price appreciation driven by proximity to the Domain, Burnet Road, and major employment centers. But the school itself is in crisis. A 49 out of 100 with F grades across every domain means TEA intervention is ongoing, and the campus faces significant challenges in student achievement, progress, and growth.

At $610,000 median, buyers in the Wooten zone are paying for neighborhood location and real estate upside, not school quality. Many residents in newer or renovated homes in this zone use charter schools, private schools, or Austin ISD transfer options. That is the reality, and any buyer considering this zone should plan for it.

The Neighborhoods

Both zones sit in the part of north Austin where old Austin meets new Austin on every block. Vintage bungalows next to new construction duplexes. Local joints next to new restaurants. The energy is excellent, and the proximity to the Domain, MoPac, and downtown makes these neighborhoods genuinely convenient for working professionals. But the schools are the trade off.

Browse all homes zoned to Campbell Elementary or homes zoned to Wooten Elementary.

Which School Fits You?

You might lean toward Campbell Elementary if:

• Between these two options, you want the stronger TEA performer
• A small, intimate campus environment appeals to your student
• You want the Burnet Road corridor at a slightly lower price than the Wooten area

You might lean toward Wooten Elementary if:

• You are buying for location and real estate value, not school performance
• You plan to explore charter, private, or Austin ISD transfer options for your student

Neither school is going to make buyers jump for joy on the TEA front. If school quality is a driving factor, both of these zones will push you toward alternative schooling plans. Campbell is the meaningfully better performer of the two, and it is $85,000 less in median price. For buyers who want north Austin lifestyle with the understanding that the zoned school will require supplemental planning, that combination at least gives you a starting point.

Ready to Find Your Home?

North Austin’s school landscape can be confusing, but with the right guidance you can find a neighborhood that works for your budget and your priorities. I have been navigating these zones for 19 years. Lets connect and sort through your options. Get in touch and lets go.

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