Very Good
#1947 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 23% in state
Walnut Springs EL
Elementary School · Dripping Springs ISD · Dripping Springs, TX
A Dripping Springs ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P O BOX 479, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Springs EL score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Walnut 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways School at DsumcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Dripping Springs ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 1,059 | Compare → |
| Cypress Springs ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 665 | Compare → |
| Rooster Springs ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 763 | 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.
Dripping Springs ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Walnut Springs EL is listed in DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Springs EL
Walnut Springs EL is a public elementary school in Dripping Springs, TX, part of Dripping Springs ISD, serving approximately 916 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,947 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Springs EL
What grades does Walnut Springs EL serve?
Walnut Springs EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Walnut Springs EL?
Walnut Springs EL has an enrollment of approximately 916 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Springs EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Springs EL is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Springs EL rank in TX?
Walnut Springs EL ranks #1,947 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Walnut Springs EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Springs EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Walnut Springs EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Springs EL has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walnut Springs EL a charter school?
No, Walnut Springs EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Springs EL a Title I school?
No, Walnut Springs EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Springs EL?
13.9% of students at Walnut 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
- 916
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hays County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (512) 858-3800
- 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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