Elm Grove Elementary (Hays CISD): Buda 78610 Zone
Elm Grove Elementary is one of Buda's top-rated public PK-5 schools (78610), part of Hays CISD, feeding the Eric Dahlstrom Middle and Johnson High path. It grades A- overall with an A academic grade and reading and math far above the district. Here's the full picture: the ratings, the numbers, the path it feeds, and what being zoned to Elm Grove means for your home search.
Is Elm Grove Elementary a good school?
Yes, it's one of the best-rated elementaries in Buda. Elm Grove grades A- overall on Niche, above the Hays CISD B+, with an A academic grade and both proficiency scores far above the district: around 70% in math versus 42%, and around 78% in reading versus 52%. It earns a B teacher grade and is a PK-5 campus of about 703 students with a 15:1 ratio in a low-need community (about 17% in the free-lunch program). For a family focused on the elementary years, Elm Grove is one of the real draws of north Buda.
Elm Grove Elementary by the numbers
| Metric | Elm Grove El | Hays CISD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade (Niche) | A- | B+ |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 42% |
| Academic grade (Niche) | A | B+ |
| Gifted students | 5% | N/A |
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| Students in free lunch program | 17% | 49% |
| Total enrollment | 703 | 23,313 |
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 standout is an A- overall with an A academic grade and both proficiency scores more than 25 points above the district. Elm Grove is one of the top-performing elementaries in Hays CISD.
What Elm Grove feeds into
Elm Grove starts one of the Johnson-side feeder paths. From here, students continue to Eric Dahlstrom Middle and then to Johnson High:
This part of Buda runs Elm Grove to Dahlstrom to Johnson High. Buda is split between Johnson and Jack C. Hays, so the high-school endpoint depends on the exact address. I confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school for any specific address before you write an offer.
Homes in the Elm Grove zone
Elm Grove serves north Buda along FM 1626, including the Creekside and Elm Grove neighborhoods and nearby established subdivisions, close to the 1626 corridor, I-35, and an easy run up toward south Austin. It's a popular, slightly lower-key side of Buda with strong schools and a mix of established and newer homes. The thing to know: Buda splits between Johnson and Jack C. Hays, and some homes sit in a MUD or PID, so I confirm both the zone and the tax picture for the address.
Elm Grove is one of the schools families specifically search for in Buda, A- with proficiency far above the district. North Buda along 1626 gives you that school with an easy commute toward Austin. But the town splits between two high schools and the tax district varies, so I map the zone and the MUD or PID for every address, before you're under contract.
How to confirm your address is zoned to Elm Grove
Use Hays CISD'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, especially in a district growing as fast as Hays.
Or ask me. Send me an address or a north Buda or the 1626 corridor 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 Elm Grove zone?
Tell me what matters most and I'll build your search around it. The path runs up to Johnson High, so start there for the high-school picture, use the Central Texas school districts guide for how the zones fit together, and the Buda relocation guide if you're moving in. When you're ready to look at homes, reach out and I'll map the zone to the right neighborhoods.
Elm Grove Elementary FAQ
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Buda and Kyle are core markets for me, and the Hays CISD school map is something I know street by street. With 175+ closed deals since 2016 across South Austin, Buda, Kyle, and Bastrop, and named a FastExpert 2026 Top Agent, I help families find the schools worth searching for, like Elm Grove.
Elm Grove feeds Dahlstrom and Johnson, but Buda splits between two high schools and the tax district varies by home. I confirm the real zone and tax picture for every address. 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.
