Market Overview for Popham Elementary
There are 33 active listings in Popham Elementary with a median list price of $358K and a median sold price of $285K.
Homes average 50 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 4 homes have sold, with 49 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $236.
About Popham Elementary
Popham Elementary, in Del Valle Independent School District, serves grades PK-5. The campus enrolled approximately 698 students with a pupil-teacher ratio of about 17:1 as of the most recent reporting year.
The campus offers Gifted & Talented services, Special Education programming, and the standard DVISD elementary curriculum. Popham Elementary feeds Del Valle Middle for grades 6-8; Del Valle Middle students then continue to Del Valle High School.
DVISD operates 15 campuses (9 ES + 3 MS + 1 HS plus the Del Valle Opportunity Center) serving approximately 11,287 students (2023-2024). DVISD earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating in 2022 with all campuses meeting standard. District administration is at 5301 Ross Road, Suite 104 in Del Valle.
Living in Popham Elementary
The Del Valle Middle School attendance zone covers the central Del Valle area along the Ross Road corridor near the DVISD administrative complex (5301 Ross Road, Suite 104). The campus at 5500 Ross Road sits adjacent to Del Valle Elementary and the broader DVISD core. Del Valle MS feeds into Del Valle HS at 5201 Ross Rd — the district's flagship campus.
Del Valle ISD covers approximately 38.2 square miles of southeastern Travis County, immediately south and east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport along the SH 71, US-183, and Toll 130 corridors. The district serves the unincorporated Del Valle community along with Creedmoor, Webberville, Mustang Ridge, Garfield, Elroy, Hornsby Bend, Pilot Knob, and parts of southeastern Austin.
Neighborhoods range from established Hornsby Bend and Del Valle homes near the Colorado River, to newer master-planned areas around Easton Park (south of ABIA), Goodnight Ranch, and Whisper Valley. Long-time established subdivisions cluster along FM 973 and the SH 71 corridor.
Day-to-day retail is split between the McKinney Falls / Slaughter Lane corridor, the SH 71 frontage near ABIA, and small commercial centers along US-183 and FM 812. Healthcare access centers on the Austin-Bergstrom Medical area, plus Baylor Scott & White and Ascension clinics in southeast Austin.
Two of the Austin metro's largest civic landmarks sit inside DVISD: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (built on former Bergstrom AFB land) and Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Elroy at 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd — the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix circuit. McKinney Falls State Park (on Onion Creek) and Walter E. Long Park along the lake of the same name anchor outdoor recreation.
Things to Do in Popham Elementary
- Circuit of the Americas (COTA): The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix circuit at 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd in Elroy. Also hosts NASCAR, MotoGP, IndyCar, SailGP, and the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: The Austin metro's primary commercial airport, built on former Bergstrom Air Force Base land approximately 7 miles southeast of downtown Austin.
- McKinney Falls State Park: Texas State Park along Onion Creek with two waterfall-style cascades (Upper and Lower Falls), swimming holes, hiking and bike trails, fishing, and camping.
- Walter E. Long Park & Lake: City of Austin park on the south shore of Walter E. Long Lake (a 1,269-acre cooling reservoir), with fishing piers, picnic areas, and boat ramps.
- Colorado River & Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory: The Colorado River runs along the northern edge of DVISD; the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory, a City of Austin facility open to the public since 1991, has recorded more than 350 bird species.
Major Employers in Popham Elementary
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (City of Austin) (Aviation / Government): The Austin metro's primary commercial airport on former Bergstrom AFB land; among the largest single-employer concentrations in the Del Valle area.
- Del Valle Independent School District (Education): DVISD administration is at 5301 Ross Road, with 15 campuses serving approximately 11,287 students.
- Circuit of the Americas (COTA) (Hospitality / Sports): F1 racing circuit and concert venue at 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd; major seasonal employer.
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas (adjacent) (Manufacturing): Tesla's Texas vehicle and battery manufacturing complex sits along the Colorado River just north of DVISD's northern boundary.
- City of Austin / Travis County government (Local Government): Multiple Austin and Travis County operational facilities are inside DVISD's southeastern Travis County coverage area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Popham Elementary serve?
Popham Elementary serves grades PK-5 in Del Valle Independent School District. The campus enrolled approximately 698 students with a pupil-teacher ratio of about 17:1 as of the most recent reporting year.
What is Popham Elementary's feeder pattern?
Popham Elementary feeds Del Valle Middle for grades 6-8; Del Valle Middle students continue to Del Valle High School for grades 9-12.
How is Popham Elementary rated?
Popham Elementary operates inside Del Valle Independent School District. DVISD earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating in 2022 with all campuses meeting standard.
Which programs does the campus offer?
Popham Elementary offers Gifted & Talented services, Special Education programming, and the standard DVISD elementary curriculum.
How many schools does DVISD operate?
DVISD operates 15 campuses (9 ES + 3 MS + 1 HS plus the Del Valle Opportunity Center) serving approximately 11,287 students (2023-2024): 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 currently-operating comprehensive HS (Del Valle HS), with North Del Valle High School scheduled to open fall 2026.
