Serving 1,104 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dripping Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dripping Springs Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Dripping Springs, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 61 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dripping Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dripping Springs Elementary School's student population of 1,104 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,104 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Dripping Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dripping Springs Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
62%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dripping Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Dripping Springs Elementary School is ranked #1106 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dripping Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Dripping Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Springs Elementary School, Rooster Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dripping Springs Elementary School?
1,104 students attend Dripping Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dripping Springs Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dripping Springs Elementary School?
Dripping Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dripping Springs Elementary School offer ?
Dripping Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dripping Springs Elementary School part of?
Dripping Springs Elementary School is part of Dripping Springs Independent School District.
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