Walnut Springs Independent School District

184 Ave A
Walnut Springs, TX 76690-0063
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Walnut Springs Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 165 students in Walnut Springs Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Walnut Springs Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,245 Schools
# Students
165 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Walnut Springs Independent School District, which is ranked #1105 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1112 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
44%
35-39%
51%
11-19%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%
(2022-23)
18.3%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
38%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,794 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,782 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,794
$15,448
Spending / Student
$15,782
$16,604

Best Walnut Springs Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Springs School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
184 Ave A
Walnut Springs, TX 76690
(254) 797-2132
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walnut Springs Independent School District?
Walnut Springs Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 165 students.
What is the rank of Walnut Springs Independent School District?
Walnut Springs Independent School District is ranked #1105 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Springs Independent School District?
60% of Walnut Springs Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walnut Springs Independent School District?
Walnut Springs Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Walnut Springs Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,782 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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