Excellent
#1103 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 13% in state
Rooster Springs EL
Elementary School · Dripping Springs ISD · Dripping Springs, TX
A Dripping Springs ISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 479, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Math 73% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rooster Springs EL score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rooster Springs EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average469/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,551
Median home value
$624,800
Median rent
$1,674/mo
College educated
61.8%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesa Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Sycamore Springs ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Cypress Springs ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Baldwin ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 606 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dripping Springs ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,459NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rooster Springs EL is listed in DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rooster Springs EL
Rooster Springs EL is a public elementary school in Dripping Springs, TX, part of Dripping Springs ISD, serving approximately 763 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,103 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rooster Springs EL
What grades does Rooster Springs EL serve?
Rooster Springs EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rooster Springs EL?
Rooster Springs EL has an enrollment of approximately 763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rooster Springs EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Rooster Springs EL is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rooster Springs EL rank in TX?
Rooster Springs EL ranks #1,103 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rooster Springs EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Rooster Springs EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rooster Springs EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rooster Springs EL has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rooster Springs EL a charter school?
No, Rooster Springs EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rooster Springs EL a Title I school?
No, Rooster Springs EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rooster Springs EL?
4.7% of students at Rooster Springs EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hays County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (512) 465-6200
- Area population (ZIP 78620)
- 20,624
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78620; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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