Serving 553 students in grades 3-5, Jacob's Well Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jacob's Well Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Wimberley, TX, covering approximately 134.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacob's Well Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jacob's Well Elementary School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jacob's Well Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacob's Well Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1956 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob's Well Elementary School's ranking?
Jacob's Well Elementary School is ranked #1956 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jacob's Well Elementary School often compared to?
Jacob's Well Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danforth J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jacob's Well Elementary School?
553 students attend Jacob's Well Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Jacob's Well Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacob's Well Elementary School?
Jacob's Well Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jacob's Well Elementary School offer ?
Jacob's Well Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Jacob's Well Elementary School part of?
Jacob's Well Elementary School is part of Wimberley Independent School District.
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