Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 821
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 307:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
2800 Sauls Drive
Austin, TX 78728
Austin, TX 78728
512-704-1400
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
3/10
1/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness3/10
Community Reviews
My child has been at Joe Lee Johnson for a few years now. When we started, the school was struggling, but under new leadership, it's really turned around. We've had excellent teachers and my child is a super reader! The campus itself is gorgeous and well-maintained and the kids love the playgrounds.
Posted by a parent on 1/30/2026This is our 7th year at this school and overall we have had a very positive experience. Last year was extremely difficult for a variety of reasons, but RRISD hired an amazing new principal in March 2025. Principal Dean has been working hard to make necessary changes and the school environment feels
Posted by a parent on 1/18/2026I am so pleased with the progress this year (25-26) under new principal Michelle Dean. She has created a warm and welcoming environment for students and families, and holds both students and teachers to a high standard. The school feels peaceful and we receive regular, clear communication. My child
Posted by a parent on 1/17/2026I have been in this school since Pre-K and I regret coming here. First fights happen like every week or 2 which is really bad, 2nd cuss words are like a habit here now, 3rd behavior is trash, 4th there's a lot of chaos here, and lastly it's just trash don't send your kid here trust me.
Posted by a student on 3/25/2025JLJ was a wonderful school at the start. My son went through all of elementary there, starting kindergarten the second year it was open. Unfortunately, it got so bad we had to pull my daughter out of the school.The staff was overworked and exhausted, the school was completely disregulated, and they
Posted by a parent on 1/28/2025Nearby Schools
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Austin schools - Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School is located at 2800 Sauls Drive, Austin TX 78728. Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School is in the Round Rock Independent School District. Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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