Galindo Elementary is in the Austin ISD and earned a 4/10 rating from Great School’s as of October 2026. The campus sits at 3800 S. Second St. in South Austin’s 78704 zip code and serves Pre-K through 5th grade. Galindo was a receiving campus in Austin ISD’s consolidation: for 2026-27 it keeps its own zone and adds the entire former Dawson Elementary zone and part of the former Becker Elementary zone, both of which closed after 2025-26. About 79% of the zone’s home sales fall in the Lively Middle School zone and about 21% in the Mendez Middle School zone, and the entire zone feeds Travis Early College High School. Scroll down to read more about homes near Galindo Elementary School.
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Galindo Elementary School Snapshot
- Address: 3800 S. Second St., Austin, TX 78704
- Phone: (512) 414-1756
- School District: Austin ISD
- Grades Served: Pre-K through 5th grade
- Enrollment: 368 students (2025-26, before the Dawson and Becker students were added)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.5:1 (2025-26, TEA)
- Principal: Natascha Barreto-Romero
- School Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. (campus site footer; its About Us page lists 7:45 a.m. to 3:08 p.m.)
- Mascot: Grizzlies
- Opened: 1989
- GreatSchools Rating: It is 4/10 as of October 2026.
Galindo Elementary opened in 1989 and is named for Emma H. Galindo, a teacher and community figure. The campus calls itself a Green Global school, with goats, a monarch butterfly garden and honeybees on site. In 2025-26, before the Dawson and Becker students arrived, Galindo enrolled 368 students, with 89.9% economically disadvantaged, 60.9% emergent bilingual and 41.0% receiving special education services, according to TEA, and a student-teacher ratio of 7.5 to 1. For 2026-27 its principal, Natascha Barreto-Romero, describes Galindo as a consolidating campus that brings together three school communities, so enrollment will be considerably larger. GreatSchools and TEA measure different things. GreatSchools weighs test results against schools with similar student populations, while TEA’s rating, below, is the state’s official accountability measure.
Academic Performance: Texas Education Agency Accountability Rating
In TEA’s 2025-26 accountability ratings, released in August 2026, Galindo Elementary earned an overall B with a score of 80. That is up 3 points from a C (77) in 2024-25. Galindo was a B in 2021-22 (87) and 2022-23 (83), dropped to an F (59) in 2023-24, and has improved in each year since.
- Overall TEA Rating (2025-26): B (80)
- Student Achievement: C, 71 out of 100 (based on STAAR performance)
- School Progress: C, 79 out of 100 (Academic Growth C/79, Relative Performance C/79)
- Closing the Gaps: B, 82 out of 100
- Prior Overall Ratings: B (87) in 2021-22, B (83) in 2022-23, F (59) in 2023-24, C (77) in 2024-25
- Austin ISD (2025-26): B (81) district-wide
Under TEA’s scale, an A reflects exemplary performance, B is recognized, C is acceptable, D needs improvement, and F is unacceptable. Galindo’s B is carried by Closing the Gaps, which measures results for student groups and was a B (82) in 2025-26, close to its 83 the year before. Student Achievement, the share of students meeting STAAR standards, rose from a D (69) to a C (71). School Progress improved from 75 to a C (79), with Academic Growth and Relative Performance, which compares results with schools serving similar shares of economically disadvantaged students, both at 79. Galindo earned no distinction designations from 2021-22 through 2025-26. TEA identified it for comprehensive support and improvement in 2023-24, and in 2025-26 it is no longer identified on its own record.
The 2026-27 picture is more complicated. Dawson Elementary’s state-mandated turnaround plan is being carried out at Galindo, and in September 2026 the state transferred Dawson’s history of unacceptable ratings to Galindo, one of six Austin ISD receiving schools affected. That means Galindo’s accountability status going forward is more serious than its own recent ratings suggest.
Source: Texas Education Agency accountability summaries for Galindo Elementary (campus 227901176), 2022 through 2026 (2025-26 ratings released August 2026). The 2022-23 and 2023-24 ratings were delayed by litigation and released in 2025. TEA issues updated ratings annually, so verify the current rating directly with Austin ISD or TEA before making a decision based on it.
Programs at Galindo Elementary
These are the programs Austin ISD and the Galindo campus list for this school. Outdoor and environmental learning is a large part of the campus identity.
- Pre-K: Galindo serves Pre-K (55 students in 2025-26) and a small Early Childhood Education group.
- Dual Language: Galindo offers a one-way Spanish dual language program designed for native Spanish speakers. Austin ISD’s letter to Becker families lists Galindo as an option for dual language continuation.
- Green Global: Outdoor learning includes a goat habitat, a National Wildlife Federation Monarch Heroes garden, honeybees, EcoRise audits and a 4-H club, along with cultural celebrations of the nine languages spoken on campus.
- AVID and Creative Learning Initiative: Galindo lists AVID College Readiness, social and emotional learning, outdoor learning and the Creative Learning Initiative as core programs.
- Music: 3rd through 5th graders learn recorder, study classical music through Music Memory and can join the Galindo School Choir.
- After-School: The YMCA Extend-A-Care program runs on campus, and Galindo received a Prime Time grant that can fund enrichment, tutoring and UIL academic competitions.
- Special Education: 41.0% of students received special education services in 2025-26 (TEA), and the campus has a dedicated special education contact.
- PTA: Galindo has a PTA and a parent support specialist who co-facilitates adult ESL classes.
Austin ISD’s letter to Becker families lists Galindo as an option for continuing in dual language, though Becker’s school-wide program itself moved to Sanchez Elementary. For current details on Pre-K, dual language, special education or after-school care, contact Galindo Elementary at (512) 414-1756.
Where is Galindo Elementary School?
Galindo Elementary is located at:
3800 S. Second St.
Austin, TX 78704
Galindo Elementary Attendance Zone Map
Galindo’s 2026-27 zone combines three areas: its long-standing zone around the campus on S. Second St., the entire former Dawson Elementary zone, and the part of the former Becker Elementary zone that was not assigned to Zilker. Together they cover older South Austin neighborhoods including Bouldin, Cherry Hills, Brinwood, Loma Linda, Colonial Trails, Greenwood Hills, Battle Bend Springs, La Perla, Garden Villa Estates, Oak Ridge Heights and Garden Oaks. The reassigned Dawson and Becker areas now account for more of the zone’s home sales than Galindo’s original area does.
Austin ISD’s October 2025 draft also proposed moving Galindo-zoned homes south of Ben White to St. Elmo Elementary, but that change was not adopted. Austin ISD plans Phase 1 boundary changes for 2027-28, with a board vote expected in fall 2026, and a district-wide boundary and feeder realignment for fall 2028, so confirm any address with Austin ISD’s school finder before buying.
Homes Zoned to Galindo Elementary: Market Stats
The figures below cover single-family homes sold through Unlock MLS whose addresses fall inside Galindo Elementary’s 2026-27 attendance zone, based on Austin ISD’s official SY 2026-27 boundary map, not the school typed into each listing. The largest groups of sales were in Bouldin, Cherry Hills, Brinwood, Loma Linda, Colonial Trails, Greenwood Hills and Battle Bend Springs. Of the zone’s 445 sales since September 2022, 276 were in the areas reassigned from Dawson and Becker, and only 177 listings in the zone were tagged to Galindo in MLS (172 were tagged Dawson and 90 Becker), so the MLS school field lags the new boundaries.
3-Year Closed Sales Trend
| Period | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | Median $/Sq Ft | Sale-to-List Ratio | Median Days on Market |
| Sept 2022 – Aug 2023 | 112 | $759,500 | $558.58 | 96.6% | 54 days |
| Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 | 99 | $715,000 | $513.14 | 96.1% | 46 days |
| Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 | 112 | $800,000 | $491.31 | 96.4% | 55 days |
| Trailing 12 Months (Sept 2025 – Aug 2026) | 122 | $662,500 | $453.68 | 96.5% | 42 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Single-family homes only. Each Austin ISD listing was geocoded and matched to Austin ISD’s SY 2026-27 Galindo Elementary attendance boundary, so the figures reflect today’s zone rather than the school typed into each listing.
The median sale price in the Galindo zone fell from $759,500 in 2022-23 to $662,500 over the trailing twelve months, a decline of about 12.8%. Median price per square foot fell from $558.58 to $453.68 (-18.8%), while the median home size stayed near 1,500 square feet.
Sales volume rose from 112 homes in 2022-23 to 122 in the past twelve months. Median days on market dropped from 54 to 42 days, and sellers received a median of 96.5% of their final list price over the past year, about the same as in 2022-23.
The two parts of the zone are priced very differently. In the areas added from Dawson and Becker, the median went from $882,500 in 2022-23 to $969,000 over the past twelve months, up about 9.8%, on 70 and 77 sales, with larger homes (a median of 1,981 square feet in the past year). In Galindo’s long-standing area, the median went from $567,500 to $480,000, about 15.4% lower, on 42 and 45 sales, for homes of about 1,300 square feet.
Current Inventory Snapshot
As of October 2, 2026
| Status | Count | Median List Price | Median Days on Market |
| Active | 57 | $720,000 | 77 days |
| Active Under Contract | 10 | $712,450 | 15 days |
| Pending | 2 | $650,000 | 103 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Single-family homes only, same zone method as above.
69 homes are currently active, under contract, or pending in the Galindo Elementary zone. With 57 active listings against about 10.2 sales a month over the past year, the zone has roughly 5.6 months of inventory, a balanced market leaning toward buyers.
The median active list price of $720,000 compares with a trailing-twelve-month median sale price of $662,500, and active listings have been on the market a median of 77 days.
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Neighborhoods Zoned to Galindo Elementary
The neighborhoods below have their own guides and are zoned to Galindo Elementary for 2026-27. Only about 70% of Bouldin Creek’s sales fall inside the Galindo zone, so check the specific address there.
The zone also includes Cherry Hills, Brinwood, Loma Linda, La Perla, Garden Villa Estates, Oak Ridge Heights, Garden Oaks, Colonial Park, South Park, Southwood and The Crossing at Bouldin Creek, which don’t have separate guides.
Battle Bend Springs
3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,200-1,908 sqft, Low $400,000s – High $500,000s
Bouldin Creek
1-15 beds, 1-13 baths, 500-6,500 sqft, High $500,000s – $4.7MMs
Colonial Trails
2-4 beds, 1-3 baths, 800-2,200 sqft, Mid $300,000s – High $500,000s
Dawson
1-7 beds, 1-5 baths, 700-4,000 sqft, Mid $400,000s – $1.7MMs
East Congress
2-4 beds, 1-3 baths, 800-2,200sqft, Low $400,000s – Mid $500,000s
Galindo
1-5 beds, 1-5 baths, 500-5,600 sqft, Low $400,000s – $2.2MMs
Greenwood Hills
2-5 beds, 1-3 baths, 800-2,900 sqft, Low $200,000s – Low $600,000s
Skyway
2-3 beds, 3-4 baths, 1,467-2,140 sqft, Mid $500,000s – High $600,000s
Villa Court
2-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,395-1,761 sqft, Mid $600,000s – High $900,000s
Feeder Middle and High Schools
For 2026-27, the Galindo zone splits between two middle schools by address. About 79% of the zone’s home sales fall in the Sarah Lively Middle School zone and about 21% in the Consuelo Herrera Mendez Middle School zone, an area that was tagged to Bedichek Middle School in MLS before Bedichek closed after 2025-26. The whole zone feeds Travis Early College High School.
Feeder Middle Schools
- Sarah Lively Middle School (about 79% of the zone’s home sales)
201 E. Mary St., Austin, TX 78704
Great Schools Rating: 4/10 - Consuelo Herrera Mendez Middle School (about 21% of the zone’s home sales)
5106 Village Square Drive, Austin, TX 78744
Great Schools Rating: 6/10
Feeder High School
- Travis Early College High School
1211 E. Oltorf St., Austin, TX 78704
Great Schools Rating: 1/10
Source: Austin ISD’s official SY 2026-27 attendance boundary and school reassignment layers (updated July 30, 2026); shares are based on where the zone’s single-family home sales since Sept 2022 fall. Feeder patterns can change, and Austin ISD plans boundary changes for 2027-28 and a district-wide realignment for fall 2028, so confirm with the district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ratings and Zoning
Galindo earned a B with a score of 80 in TEA’s 2025-26 accountability ratings, released in August 2026. It was a C (77) in 2024-25 and an F (59) in 2023-24.
Dawson Elementary closed and its students moved to Galindo, so Dawson’s state-mandated turnaround plan is now carried out at Galindo. In September 2026 the state also transferred Dawson’s history of unacceptable ratings to Galindo.
Yes. Starting in 2026-27, Galindo serves the entire former Dawson Elementary zone and part of the former Becker Elementary zone, in addition to its own long-standing area. Becker’s other students were reassigned to Zilker Elementary.
The zone includes Bouldin, Cherry Hills, Brinwood, Loma Linda, Colonial Trails, Greenwood Hills, Battle Bend Springs, La Perla, Garden Villa Estates and Oak Ridge Heights, among others. Only part of Bouldin Creek is in the zone.
Use Austin ISD’s school finder and confirm with the district, because many MLS listings in the zone are still tagged Dawson or Becker. Austin ISD plans Phase 1 boundary changes for 2027-28 and a district-wide realignment for fall 2028.
Programs, Feeder Schools and Home Prices
Yes. Galindo had 55 Pre-K students in 2025-26 and offers a one-way Spanish dual language program designed for native Spanish speakers.
The YMCA Extend-A-Care program runs on campus. Galindo also received a Prime Time grant that can fund enrichment, tutoring and UIL academic competitions.
About 79% of the zone’s home sales are in the Lively Middle School zone and about 21% are in the Mendez Middle School zone. The entire zone feeds Travis Early College High School.
Over the trailing twelve months, 122 single-family homes sold in the zone at a median of $662,500, down about 12.8% from $759,500 in 2022-23. Homes in the areas added from Dawson and Becker sold for a median of $969,000, compared with $480,000 in Galindo’s original area.
As of October 2, 2026, there were 57 active single-family listings in the Galindo zone with a median list price of $720,000. That is about 5.6 months of inventory, a balanced market.
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