Bryker Woods School was established and built as an elementary school at the location of 3309 Kerbey Lane in Austin, Texas in the year of 1939 as part of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (WPA program). The Bryker Woods School building is a WPA building. Grades 1 through 6 were taught in this school with state mandated classes such as reading, English, arithmetics, science, and art.
Bryker Woods School had its own school district called Bryker Woods School District which had operated from 1939 to 1963. The Bryker Woods School was in the Bryker Woods School District.
After 6th grade, students were bused to Austin ISD schools to attend middle school/junior high school at Allan Junior High School, University Junior High School, Baker School (both Baker Elementary School and Baker Junior High School) or O. Henry Middle School. Some students went to finish school at Webb Elementary School and Webb Middle School.
Austin ISD charged Bryker Woods School District tuition fees to pay for its elementary school students, middle school students/junior high school students and high school students to attend their schools by a contract. Many Austin ISD elementary schools had their own school districts before consolidating into Austin ISD. Such as Govalle School for Govalle School District, Pecan Springs School for Pecan Springs School District, Fiskville School for Fiskville Common School District (Fiskville School District), and Ridgetop School for Ridgetop School District for instance.
On the date of Sunday, June 19, 1955 a Boy Scouts hut was built on the Bryker Woods School grounds. This Boy Scouts hut was built by a group of fathers and son residing in the Bryker Woods School District. The hut was built at an estimate of approximately $2,000. Arnold Wieland drew up blueprints and materials for the hut were obtained at reduced prices. Trade unions in the city had kindly donated their services. (Ref.: Austin Statesman Father's Day feature on Sunday, June 19, 1955)
1963 is when Bryker Woods School was consolidated into Austin ISD and Bryker Woods School District was abolished. It was after legislative reform and education reform mandated by the State of Texas that consolidated or dissolved several school districts across the state in August 1963. Through legislative reform and education reform, the State of Texas renamed many school districts from “common school districts” (CSD) to “independent school districts” (ISD).
The school was remodeled again in 1986. Bryker Woods School was enlarged by adding additional classrooms and adding office space. Restrooms were made handicap accessible as they were previously not before.
On the date of February 7, 2015, Bryker Woods Elementary School celebrated its 75th anniversary. The Open House event at Bryker Woods Elementary School celebrating its 75th anniversary lasted from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Today Bryker Woods Elementary School is a now a full functioning school operating as a PK-6 school (Pre-K-6 school). Bryker Woods Elementary School is a now 5A school in the state of Texas. A proud accomplishment for Austin ISD as well as the school. Bryker Woods Elementary School is one of the few AISD elementary schools that goes up to the 6th grade program as most other AISD elementary schools end at the 5th grade. 33% of students attend on a transfer basis.
Bryker Woods Elementary School is located at 3309 Kerbey Lane, Austin, Texas, US 78703.
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