Ed Neuhaus 
Looking for a Round Rock ISD Elementary Under $400K? These Two Are Your Starting Point.
Double File Trail Elementary scored a 75 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating, earning a C. Gattis Elementary came in at 70, also a C. Both are Round Rock ISD elementary schools in the eastern part of the district, and both sit in neighborhoods where the median home price hovers right around $375,000. For buyers who want Round Rock ISD schools at the most accessible price point, these two zones are where the search begins.
Neither school is going to top any “best of” lists right now, but both carry the Round Rock ISD name and both feed into the district’s middle and high school programs that consistently earn A and B ratings from the state. The value proposition here is about the full K through 12 pipeline, not just the elementary campus. And at sub $400,000 pricing, these zones open the door for buyers who might otherwise feel priced out of a top performing district.
Double File Trail vs Gattis Elementary: Quick Comparison
| Double File Trail Elementary | Gattis Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | C (75/100) | C (70/100) |
| Enrollment | 559 students | 609 students |
| Grades | KG – 05 | KG – 05 |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| Median Home Price | $374,950 | $375,000 |
| Feeds Into | RRISD MS then HS | RRISD MS then HS |
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.
| Performance Metric | Double File Trail Elementary | Gattis Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | C (75/100) | C (70/100) |
| Student Achievement | C (73/100) | D (67/100) |
| School Progress | C (77/100) | D (69/100) |
| Academic Growth | C (79/100) | C (73/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | C (72/100) | C (70/100) |
| Enrollment | 559 students (KG – 05) | 609 students (KG – 05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 58.9% | 67.5% |
| English Learners | 22.7% | 30.2% |
| TEA Distinctions | 5 of 7 earned | 3 of 7 earned |
Double File Trail leads Gattis in every domain, with the biggest gap in School Progress (77 vs 69) and Student Achievement (73 vs 67). The distinction count is also telling: 5 of 7 for Double File Trail versus 3 of 7 for Gattis. Gattis serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (67.5% vs 58.9%) and English learners (30.2% vs 22.7%), which contributes to the performance gap but does not fully explain it. Double File Trail is the stronger campus of the two at this price point.
For the full TEA breakdown, visit the Double File Trail school page or the Gattis Elementary school page.
Double File Trail: The Stronger Pick at the Same Price
Double File Trail sits in the eastern Round Rock corridor where established neighborhoods offer solid homes at accessible prices. The school’s 79 in Academic Growth is its strongest domain and tells you students are making progress, which is the most encouraging indicator for a campus at this rating level. At 559 students and 5 of 7 distinctions, this is a school that has genuine academic strengths beneath the overall C rating.
Gattis Elementary: Affordable Entry, Growing Community
Gattis serves one of the most affordable neighborhoods in all of Round Rock ISD. The zone covers communities in eastern Round Rock where first time buyers and downsizers find homes that are genuinely attainable. The C rating at 70 is the weaker of these two campuses, and the 3 of 7 distinctions suggest fewer subject area strengths than Double File Trail. But the school is working with a challenging student population and the Round Rock ISD infrastructure behind it means resources and support are available.
The Neighborhoods
Both zones cover the part of Round Rock that does not make the Instagram reels but offers real value for real buyers. Established subdivisions, practical layouts, and proximity to I-35, SH-130, and the eastern Round Rock commercial corridor. This is where Round Rock ISD becomes accessible to buyers who are not in the $500,000+ market.
Browse all homes zoned to Double File Trail or homes zoned to Gattis.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Double File Trail if:
- Between these two, you want the stronger TEA performer
- Five of 7 distinctions and a 79 Academic Growth score matter to you
- You want the best school quality available at this price point in RRISD
You might lean toward Gattis if:
- The specific neighborhood location works better for your daily routine
- You are buying primarily for the Round Rock ISD pipeline and long term feeder benefits
At virtually identical prices, Double File Trail is the better school by every measure. If the locations are equally convenient for you, the data points clearly toward Double File Trail. But both zones get you into Round Rock ISD at under $400,000, which is the real headline here.
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