- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wimberley, TX
Jacob's Well El
Federal NCES profile for Jacob's Well El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480000905246
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacob's Well El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Wimberley · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacob's Well El has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacob's Well El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wimberley, TX.
School address
District: Wimberley Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480000905246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Jacob's Well El held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 480000905246 · Wimberley, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 17.3:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wimberley H S (820 students)
Jacob's Well El held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jacob's Well El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wimberley H S
Wimberley H S
820 students
- Blue Hole Pri
Blue Hole Pri
649 students
- Danforth J H
Danforth J H
639 students
- This school
Jacob's Well El
553 students
What this shows Jacob's Well El reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacob's Well El compares
Jacob's Well El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,797
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Jacob's Well El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wimberley Isd reports $10,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacob's Well El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimberley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Hole Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Danforth J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacob's Well El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacob's Well El
How many students attend Jacob's Well El?
Jacob's Well El has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wimberley, TX. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacob's Well El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacob's Well El is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacob's Well El?
27.3% of students at Jacob's Well El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacob's Well El?
The largest demographic group at Jacob's Well El is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Wimberley, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacob's Well El?
Jacob's Well El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jacob's Well El rank among public schools in Wimberley?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacob's Well El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wimberley, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wimberley on the city page.
What other schools are in Wimberley Isd?
Besides Jacob's Well El, Wimberley Isd also operates Wimberley H S (820 students), Blue Hole Pri (649 students), and Danforth J H (639 students). See the Wimberley Isd district page for the complete list.