- Enrollment
- 2,564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dripping Springs, TX
Dripping Springs El
Federal NCES profile for Dripping Springs El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480000801507
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dripping Springs El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dripping Springs · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dripping Springs El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dripping Springs El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dripping Springs, TX.
School address
District: Dripping Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480000801507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Dripping Springs El grew from 1,006 students in 2022-23 to 1,059 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 70.7 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 480000801507 · Dripping Springs, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,104 enr · 15.8:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dripping Springs H S (2,564 students)
Dripping Springs El grew from 1,006 students in 2022-23 to 1,059 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 70.7 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dripping Springs El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dripping Sprin
Dripping Springs H S
2,564 students
- This school
Dripping Springs El
1,104 students
- Sycamore Sprin
Sycamore Springs Middle
1,043 students
- Walnut Springs 941
Walnut Springs El
941 students
- Dripping Sprin 917
Dripping Springs Middle
917 students
- Rooster Spring 772
Rooster Springs El
772 students
What this shows Dripping Springs El reports 1,104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dripping Springs El compares
Dripping Springs El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,104
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Dripping Springs El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dripping Springs Isd reports $10,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dripping Springs El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Springs Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dripping Springs Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rooster Springs El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dripping Springs El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dripping Springs El
How many students attend Dripping Springs El?
Dripping Springs El has 1,104 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dripping Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,006 (2022-23) → 1,059 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dripping Springs El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dripping Springs El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dripping Springs El?
13.0% of students at Dripping Springs El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dripping Springs El?
The largest demographic group at Dripping Springs El is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Dripping Springs, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dripping Springs El?
Dripping Springs El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dripping Springs El rank among public schools in Dripping Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Dripping Springs El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dripping Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dripping Springs Isd?
Besides Dripping Springs El, Dripping Springs Isd also operates Dripping Springs H S (2,564 students), Sycamore Springs Middle (1,043 students), and Walnut Springs El (941 students). See the Dripping Springs Isd district page for the complete list.