Cunningham Elementary (Austin ISD): Garrison Park 78745
Cunningham Elementary is a small public PK-5 school in the Garrison Park area of 78745, part of Austin ISD, feeding the Covington Middle and Crockett High path. It grades A- overall, with math above the district and a low 11:1 ratio. Here's the picture: the ratings, the numbers, the path it feeds, and what being zoned to Cunningham means for your home search.
Is Cunningham Elementary a good school?
Yes. Cunningham grades A- overall on Niche, with a B+ academic grade and an A- teacher grade at a small, close-knit campus. Its math proficiency, around 45%, edges the district's 41%, and reading runs around 52%, just under the district. It's a small PK-5 school of about 358 students with a low 11:1 ratio, serving the Garrison Park community where about 54% are in the free-lunch program. For a family who values a smaller setting with strong ratings, Cunningham is a solid draw in the heart of 78745.
Cunningham Elementary by the numbers
| Metric | Cunningham Elem | Austin ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade (Niche) | A- | A- |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Teacher grade (Niche) | A- | A |
| Academic grade (Niche) | B+ | A- |
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | 15:1 |
| Students in free lunch program | 54% | 50% |
| Total enrollment | 358 | 72,830 |
Source: Niche via RPR (Realtors Property Resource), 2026. Niche compiles the letter grades from U.S. Dept. of Education data, community reviews, and other sources, and updates quarterly. Figures change, so I confirm the current numbers when they matter to your decision.
The bright spots are an A- overall grade, math above the district, and one of the lowest ratios around at 11:1, which points to real classroom attention at a small campus. Cunningham is one of the stronger-rated elementaries in central 78745.
What Cunningham feeds into
Cunningham starts a South Austin feeder path. From Cunningham, students continue to Covington Middle and then to Crockett High:
Which exact schools a home feeds depends on the address. Because this is the Crockett attendance area, the full path is worth understanding before you buy. I confirm the current middle and high school for any specific address first.
Homes in the Cunningham Elementary zone
Cunningham serves the Garrison Park area of 78745, a classic, close-in South Austin neighborhood with mature trees, parks, and quick access to Menchaca Road, I-35, and downtown. It's one of the most in-demand pockets of 78745, and the A- school is part of the draw. The thing to know: 78745 is a large ZIP with more than one school path, so a nearby home can feed differently. If the school matters, I confirm the zone for the exact address.
Garrison Park is one of the most sought-after pockets of 78745, close in with big trees and a small A- elementary in Cunningham. But 78745 draws more than one school path, so I confirm the exact elementary, middle, and high school for every address, before you fall for the house.
How to confirm your address is zoned to Cunningham
Use Austin ISD's official boundary lookup. The district publishes a find-my-school tool where you enter an address and it returns the assigned elementary, middle, and high school. That's the source of truth, not the real estate listing, which can carry outdated school data.
Or ask me. Send me an address or a Garrison Park pocket you're considering and I'll confirm the zone, pull the current middle and high school on the path, and flag anything that affects your decision.
Buying in the Cunningham Elementary zone?
Tell me what matters most and I'll build your search around it. The path runs up to Crockett High, so start there for the high-school picture, use the 78745 living guide and the Central Texas school districts guide for how the zones fit together, and the South Austin relocation guide if you're moving in. When you're ready to look at homes, here's how buying in South Austin works.
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Cunningham is a small A- school feeding Covington and Crockett, right in the heart of 78745. I confirm the real zone for every address, no guessing. If the elementary years are on your mind, let's talk.
Last updated: September 2026. School ratings and boundaries change, so confirm the current figures and assignment for any specific address.
