About Larkspur Elementary School Homes for Sale
About Larkspur Elementary
Larkspur Elementary is one of the newer campuses within Leander ISD, and it reflects the district's commitment to building schools that match the communities they serve. The campus opened alongside the master-planned Larkspur community, meaning it was designed from scratch with modern learning environments, accessible facilities, and a neighborhood-school feel that residents quickly embraced. Staff know students by name, parental involvement is high, and the campus culture consistently reflects the warmth of a close-knit community.
Leander ISD is one of the most respected school districts in the greater Austin metro, earning strong performance ratings across the state year after year. The district is known for its breadth of academic programs, career and technical education pathways, competitive fine arts, and deep athletics traditions. Every campus benefits from district-wide investment in curriculum and teacher development, and Larkspur Elementary is no exception. Students here are well-prepared for the middle school transition and beyond.
The campus serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and sits conveniently within the Larkspur master-planned community, making it genuinely walkable for many students in the immediate neighborhood. That kind of proximity is increasingly rare in a fast-growing suburb and adds real everyday value for residents of the surrounding streets and subdivisions.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Larkspur Elementary performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
C |
75/100 |
| Student Achievement |
C |
72/100 |
| School Progress |
C |
74/100 |
| Academic Growth |
C |
74/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
C |
76/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
EE - 05 |
| Total Enrollment |
830 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
16.6% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
17.2% |
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 |
| 2022 |
C |
72/100 |
| 2023 |
B |
82/100 |
| 2024 |
C |
75/100 |
| 2025 |
C |
75/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Larkspur Elementary
The Larkspur attendance zone draws from a collection of newer subdivisions that represent some of the most appealing residential development in this part of Williamson County. The Orchard Ridge community in Liberty Hill is one of the standout options, featuring well-designed homes with modern open floor plans, resort-style amenities, and easy access to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. It draws buyers looking for newer construction with a true master-planned neighborhood feel.
The Larkspur subdivision itself is the namesake community for the school, spanning multiple phases and offering a range of home sizes with parks, walking trails, a community pool, and the kind of neighborhood programming that creates lasting connections among residents. Caughfield is another well-established option within the zone, with several phases of development in Leander offering homes across a solid variety of sizes and configurations.
Buyers will also find homes in Summerlyn West, Summerlyn Ph L-4, Summerlyn South, and the River Run area, which features some of the larger acreage parcels in the zone. Bonnet, Highland Mdws, and Highland Meadows round out the zone's residential offerings. Most homes in the attendance zone were built within the last fifteen years, which means buyers can expect energy-efficient construction, open-concept layouts, and updated finishes throughout. The housing mix skews toward three and four-bedroom homes, with larger five-bedroom options available for buyers who need more space.
School Feeder Pattern
For buyers thinking long-term about their children's full school journey, the Larkspur zone offers a clear and compelling path through Leander ISD. After completing fifth grade at Larkspur Elementary, students in the zone continue to middle school at one of three Leander ISD campuses. Depending on the specific neighborhood, students may attend Danielson Middle School, Knox Wiley Middle School, or Leander Middle School. All three are strong Leander ISD campuses with well-rounded academic programs and active extracurricular offerings.
High school students in the Larkspur zone attend Glenn High School, one of the newest campuses in the district, having opened in 2020. Glenn has developed a reputation for modern facilities, a growing roster of academic and career programs, and competitive athletics. It carries the high standards of Leander ISD while building its own identity and traditions. For buyers who want a fresh, forward-looking high school environment with room to grow, Glenn is a compelling option. Confirming the exact middle school assignment for a specific address is always recommended before making a purchase decision, as feeder school assignments can vary by phase or street within the zone.
Community & Lifestyle
Life in the Larkspur Elementary zone strikes a balance between outdoor recreation, everyday convenience, and genuine community connection that has made this part of Williamson County one of the most popular growth corridors in Central Texas. The area sits between Leander and Liberty Hill, offering residents the amenities of both cities without the congestion found closer to Austin.
Retail, dining, grocery stores, and healthcare have followed the residential growth into this corridor in a meaningful way, so residents rarely need to travel far for daily needs. Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 183 provide reliable access southward toward Austin and the Domain area, and the Leander MetroRail station, a short drive from the zone, gives commuters a convenient car-free connection into downtown Austin on weekdays.
Outdoor recreation is a genuine draw throughout this area. Master-planned communities like Larkspur and Orchard Ridge feature miles of trails, community pools, and parks that see steady use year-round thanks to the Texas Hill Country climate. A short drive north puts residents in Georgetown, with Blue Hole Regional Park, the San Gabriel River, and one of the most charming historic town squares in the region. Cedar Park to the south adds another layer of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, including larger-scale venues and sporting events at the H-E-B Center.
For buyers exploring Austin area homes for sale, this zone delivers on what many buyers are looking for: newer homes, established schools, community amenities, and a location that keeps Austin accessible without the urban price premium. The team at Neuhaus Realty Group knows this corridor well and can help buyers find the right fit within the Larkspur attendance zone.
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