Enrollment
553
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jacob's Well El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jacob's Well El
Jacob's Well El is a mid-sized elementary school in Wimberley, Texas, enrolling 553 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.3% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Texas average.
With 553 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 825 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Wimberley Isd also operates Wimberley H S (820 students) and Blue Hole Pri (649 students) alongside Jacob's Well El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jacob's Well El compares
Jacob's Well El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wimberley Isd, which includes Jacob's Well El.
$11,382
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.0%
State 8.6%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jacob's Well El a good school?
Jacob's Well El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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