About Elgin ISD
It's a Great Day to Be a Wildcat!
Choice and Opportunity for All
Elgin Independent School District is a fast-growth public school district located in Elgin, Texas — a city experiencing dynamic growth, just 25 miles east of Austin. Spanning 168 square miles across portions of Bastrop, Lee, and Travis counties, our district stretches from northern Bastrop County through parts of Manor and into the heart of Central Texas. We serve over 6,000 students across 10 campuses, from early childhood through 12th grade, with a deep commitment to providing all students with choice and opportunities — and preparing every Wildcat for a future full of possibility.
Our Compelling Purpose
In Elgin ISD, we believe that every student deserves access to engaging, innovative learning experiences so that they are provided choice and opportunity for their future.
Fast Facts
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Location |
Elgin, Texas - Spanning 168 square miles across portions of Bastrop, Lee, and Travis counties | |
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Founded |
1897 | |
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Enrollment |
Over 6,000 | |
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Campuses |
10 | |
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Staff |
Approximately 900 | |
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School Colors |
Purple and White | |
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Mascot |
Wildcats |
Superintendent Dr. Jana Rueter
Dr. Jana Rueter has served as Superintendent of Elgin Independent School District since 2022, leading transformational change focused on student achievement, successful bond implementation, and deep family and community partnerships in one of Texas's fastest-growing school districts.
More about Dr. Rueter
Executive Leadership
Superintendent - Dr. Jana Rueter
Deputy Superintendent - Dr. Stormy Hickman
Chief Financial Officer - Clark Motley
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services -Bridgette Cornelius
Executive Director, Communications and Community Engagement - Al Rodriguez
Executive Director, Construction Projects - Rainey Lann
Board of Trustees
President - Byron Mitchell | Term 2026, District 1
Vice President - Pete Bega | Term 2027, District 6
Secretary - Cheryl Reese | Term 2026, District 2
Parliamentarian - Teneisha Wilson | Term 2028, District 4
Member - Beth Walterscheidt | Term 2027, District 3
Member - Patrick Maass | Term 2028, District 5
Member - Barry Barker | Term 2028, District 7
More about the EISD Board of Trustees
Our Community
Elgin ISD calls the City of Elgin, Texas home. Elgin is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing communities in Central Texas. Known as the "Sausage Capital of Texas" and the "Brick Capital of the Southwest," Elgin is a historic town with a charming downtown district, a population of over 10,000, and deep roots that stretch back generations. “Perfectly Situated” along the US-290 corridor just 25 miles east of Austin, our community offers the warmth of small-town life alongside convenient access to major employment hubs like Tesla and Samsung. Families are choosing Elgin in record numbers — and our schools are growing right alongside them. That growth brings new energy, new faces, and new opportunities, but one thing stays constant: our traditions and the sense of belonging that defines life as a Wildcat.
Our Campuses
We proudly serve our Wildcats at ten campuses, district-wide (with more coming soon)! Our students also have access to a full-sized, competition-level auditorium, a multipurpose athletic facility and newly-updated athletic facilities. Soon, our high school students will have the opportunity to take courses at The Homestead - our brand-new Culinary Arts facility and at Studio E, our student broadcasting suite, which will be housed at Wildcat Stadium!
And we’re growing! Learn more about the facilities we currently building and improving: EISD Bond Projects