About Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School Homes for Sale
About Joe Lee Johnson Elementary
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary is part of the Round Rock ISD family of schools, one of the most consistently recognized school districts in the Austin metro. Round Rock ISD earns high marks for academic programming, teacher quality, and student outcomes year after year, and Joe Lee Johnson is a meaningful part of that track record. The campus serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, giving young learners a full elementary experience within a district that genuinely invests in its campuses.
Being zoned to Round Rock ISD while living in Travis County is a combination that attracts a lot of attention from buyers researching schools in North Austin. It means access to the district's academic resources, including gifted and talented programming, special education support, fine arts offerings, and enrichment opportunities, all while remaining geographically close to Austin's core employment centers and amenities. The teachers and staff at Joe Lee Johnson are known for building a welcoming, encouraging campus culture where students feel supported from day one.
The school sits within a community that genuinely values education. The neighborhoods that feed into Joe Lee Johnson are well-established, and residents here tend to put down roots, which creates a stable and connected school community over time.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Joe Lee Johnson Elementary performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
F |
50/100 |
| Student Achievement |
F |
58/100 |
| School Progress |
F |
58/100 |
| Academic Growth |
F |
58/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
F |
30/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
PK - 05 |
| Total Enrollment |
821 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
59.1% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
31.8% |
TEA Distinctions Earned (6 of 7): ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Academic Progress, Closing the Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness. Distinction designations recognize outstanding achievement in specific areas beyond the overall rating.
Rating History
TEA accountability ratings from 2019 to 2025. Ratings were suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.
| Year |
Rating |
Score |
| 2019 |
C |
75/100 |
| 2022 |
C |
70/100 |
| 2023 |
C |
72/100 |
| 2024 |
C |
74/100 |
| 2025 |
F |
50/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Joe Lee Johnson
The attendance zone for Joe Lee Johnson covers some of North Austin's most recognizable and well-loved communities. Each neighborhood has its own personality, but all of them share the appeal of mature streetscapes, community amenities, and strong access to the broader metro.
Wells Branch is one of the most established communities in this zone. Developed as a master-planned neighborhood, Wells Branch is defined by its extensive trail network, community ponds, pocket parks scattered throughout the area, and a recreation center that serves as a true hub of neighborhood activity. The housing stock includes a solid mix of single-family homes on tree-lined streets, and the community infrastructure here is genuinely impressive for an in-city neighborhood.
Willow Run is another active area within the zone, spanning multiple sections including Willow Run Sec 01, Sec 04, and Sec 10-A. The neighborhood has a comfortable, settled feel with mature landscaping and well-kept streets. Buyers looking for a move-in ready home in an established setting frequently land in Willow Run.
Bratton Hill adds meaningful variety to the zone. The Bratton Hill Condo community appeals to buyers seeking a lower-maintenance lifestyle without leaving this desirable school zone, while the single-family sections of Bratton Hill Sec 01 and Sec 03 offer traditional homes with yards and more square footage.
Preston Village rounds out the single-family options in this corridor, and the Northridge area adds further inventory to the mix. Most homes in the zone feature three or four bedrooms, which gives buyers a wide range of options depending on how much space they need. Lot sizes are generally modest, keeping outdoor upkeep manageable while still providing real outdoor living space.
School Feeder Pattern
One of the most important things to understand when buying in a school zone is where the kids go after elementary school. For Joe Lee Johnson students, the path forward runs through Round Rock ISD's middle and high school campuses, and it is a strong lineup.
Depending on a home's specific location within the zone, students transition from Joe Lee Johnson to either Chisholm Trail Middle School or Deerpark Middle School. Both campuses are part of Round Rock ISD and maintain the academic standards that the district is known for. Middle school is where students begin accessing a broader range of academic electives, athletics programs, and extracurricular activities within the district.
From both middle schools, the path leads to McNeil High School, one of Round Rock ISD's flagship campuses. McNeil has built a reputation for strong academics, competitive athletics, and a wide range of clubs and extracurricular programs. It consistently prepares students well for college and career, and it is a big reason why buyers specifically seek out this school zone when making their purchase decision.
Because zone boundaries can shift and some addresses near the edges of the zone may have different assignments, confirming your specific address with Round Rock ISD directly is always a smart move before finalizing a purchase.
Community & Lifestyle
The Joe Lee Johnson zone occupies one of North Austin's most strategically located corridors. Access to major thoroughfares including SH-45, US-183, and MoPac makes commuting across the metro genuinely manageable. The Domain, one of Austin's premier live-work-play destinations, is just a short drive south, offering upscale shopping, acclaimed restaurants, entertainment venues, and a lively urban energy that rivals anything downtown.
Closer to home, the Wells Branch trail system is one of the neighborhood's most beloved amenities. The trails connect through to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, one of Austin's larger urban nature preserves with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through creek-carved terrain. Brushy Creek Lake Park is also accessible from this part of town, adding open water recreation and additional trail mileage to the mix.
Pflugerville is just minutes to the northeast, with a growing collection of dining, retail, and entertainment options. Manor is a short drive east for those who appreciate a smaller-town feel. And for weekend getaways, Lakeway and the Hill Country lakes are accessible without a lengthy drive.
Day-to-day conveniences are well covered in this part of town. Grocery stores, urgent care clinics, coffee shops, gyms, and local dining are all within easy reach. The mix of amenities, outdoor access, and school quality makes this zone one that buyers frequently put at the top of their list when exploring Austin area homes for sale. Neuhaus Realty Group knows this corridor well and can help you find the right fit within the zone.
Real Estate in the Joe Lee Johnson Zone
The housing inventory within the Joe Lee Johnson attendance zone offers genuine options at multiple price points. Single-family homes make up the majority of what is available, spanning a range of sizes from well-maintained three-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom properties with more living space. The Bratton Hill condo community offers an alternative path for buyers who want to stay in this school zone with a lower-maintenance lifestyle.
Most of the homes in this area were built from the late 1980s through the early 2000s, giving the neighborhoods a mature, established character. Many properties have been updated over the years, and buyers will find a mix of move-in ready homes alongside others that present a renovation opportunity. There is currently no active new construction in this zone, so the market here is entirely resale inventory, and working with an agent who knows the specific neighborhoods well makes a real difference in finding the right home.
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