Market Overview for Bluebonnet Elementary
There are 189 active listings in Bluebonnet Elementary with a median list price of $311K and a median sold price of $260K.
Homes average 63 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 35 homes have sold, with 384 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $366.
About Bluebonnet Elementary
Bluebonnet Elementary, in Lockhart Independent School District, serves grades KG-5. The campus enrolled approximately 614 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 LISD elementary curriculum. Bluebonnet Elementary feeds Lockhart Junior High for grades 6-8; Lockhart Junior High students then continue to Lockhart High School.
LISD operates 10 campuses (6 ES + 1 JH + 1 HS + 2 alt + 1 EEC) serving approximately 6,604 students (2023-2024). Lockhart HS earned a "C" overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-2025; Lockhart Junior High earned National Blue Ribbon designation in 2007. District administration is at 419 Bois D'Arc Street in Lockhart.
Living in Bluebonnet Elementary
Lockhart ISD covers approximately 300 square miles of Caldwell County, centered on the city of Lockhart (2020 Census population 14,379) about 30 miles south of downtown Austin via U.S. Highway 183. The district also serves Mustang Ridge, Niederwald, Pettytown, and 12 unincorporated communities including Dale, Lytton Springs, and Maxwell. District administration is at 419 Bois D'Arc Street in downtown Lockhart.
Lockhart's historic downtown is anchored by the Caldwell County Courthouse on the central square, with surrounding 19th-century commercial brick buildings. Established residential neighborhoods cluster around the historic core, with newer subdivisions extending along US-183 north toward Austin and along Toll 130. The unincorporated communities feature acreage homes and ranchland.
Day-to-day retail centers on Lockhart's downtown square plus the US-183 frontage including HEB and Walmart. Healthcare access centers on Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle (~10 miles west) and St. David's-area facilities in southern Austin. Lockhart State Park (a 263-acre Texas State Park with a Civilian Conservation Corps-built golf course) sits just south of the city.
Lockhart is officially the "Barbecue Capital of Texas" per a 1999 Texas House Resolution and a 2003 Texas Senate resolution. The downtown square is anchored by Kreuz Market, Smitty's, Black's Barbecue, and Chisholm Trail Bar-B-Q. The city has been a popular film location, and Dr. Eugene Clark Library (dedicated 1899) is the oldest continuously operating library in Texas housed in its original building.
Things to Do in Bluebonnet Elementary
- Lockhart BBQ Trail — Kreuz, Smitty's, Black's, Chisholm Trail: The downtown Lockhart square is anchored by four historic Texas barbecue establishments. Lockhart was designated the 'Barbecue Capital of Texas' by Texas House Resolution 1024 (1999) and a Texas Senate resolution (2003).
- Caldwell County Courthouse & Historic Downtown Square: The Caldwell County Courthouse anchors the central downtown square; the surrounding 19th-century commercial buildings now host the historic barbecue joints, antique shops, restaurants, and small businesses.
- Lockhart State Park: 263-acre Texas State Park just south of the city, with a 9-hole CCC-built golf course (one of the few public golf courses inside a Texas State Park), pool, hiking, fishing, and camping.
- Dr. Eugene Clark Library: Dedicated in 1899, the oldest continuously operating library in Texas housed in its original building, anchoring Lockhart's historic civic district.
- Lockhart on Film — HBO's 'The Leftovers': Lockhart has been a popular film location, with HBO's 'The Leftovers' (2014-2017) filmed extensively in and around the city.
Major Employers in Bluebonnet Elementary
- Lockhart Independent School District (Education): LISD is one of the largest employers in Caldwell County, with administration at 419 Bois D'Arc Street and 10 campuses serving approximately 6,604 students.
- Caldwell County government (Local Government): Caldwell County seat is in Lockhart at the historic courthouse on the downtown square.
- Lockhart historic barbecue establishments (Restaurants / Tourism): Kreuz Market, Smitty's, Black's, and Chisholm Trail Bar-B-Q are major regional draws and employ a significant local workforce.
- City of Lockhart (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, serving 14,379 residents at the 2020 Census.
- Lockhart State Park (TPWD) (Recreation / State Government): Texas Parks and Wildlife Department operates Lockhart State Park (~263 acres) just south of the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Bluebonnet Elementary serve?
Bluebonnet Elementary serves grades KG-5 in Lockhart Independent School District. The campus enrolled approximately 614 students with a pupil-teacher ratio of about 17:1 as of the most recent reporting year.
What is Bluebonnet Elementary's feeder pattern?
Bluebonnet Elementary feeds Lockhart Junior High for grades 6-8; Lockhart Junior High students continue to Lockhart High School for grades 9-12.
How is Bluebonnet Elementary rated?
Bluebonnet Elementary operates inside Lockhart Independent School District. Lockhart HS earned a "C" overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-2025; Lockhart Junior High earned National Blue Ribbon designation in 2007.
Which programs does the campus offer?
Bluebonnet Elementary offers Gifted & Talented services, Special Education programming, and the standard LISD elementary curriculum.
How many schools does LISD operate?
LISD operates 10 campuses (6 ES + 1 JH + 1 HS + 2 alt + 1 EEC) serving approximately 6,604 students (2023-2024): 6 elementary schools, 1 junior high (Lockhart Junior High; National Blue Ribbon 2007), and 1 comprehensive high school (Lockhart HS; UIL Class 5A).
