- Enrollment
- 2,564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dripping Springs, TX
Walnut Springs El
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Springs El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480000806989
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Springs El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dripping Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Springs El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Springs El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dripping Springs, TX.
School address
District: Dripping Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480000806989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Walnut Springs El held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 480000806989 · Dripping Springs, TX Other · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 16.2:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dripping Springs H S (2,564 students)
Walnut Springs El held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walnut Springs El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dripping Sprin
Dripping Springs H S
2,564 students
- Dripping Sprin
Dripping Springs El
1,104 students
- Sycamore Sprin
Sycamore Springs Middle
1,043 students
- This school 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 Walnut Springs El reports 941 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Springs El compares
Walnut Springs 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 81% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
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 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Walnut Springs El is about as mixed as 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 Walnut 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 |
| Dripping Springs El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Springs Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dripping Springs Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rooster Springs El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Springs El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~941 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Springs El
How many students attend Walnut Springs El?
Walnut Springs El has 941 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dripping Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Springs El?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Springs El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Springs El?
11.7% of students at Walnut Springs El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Springs El?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Springs El is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Dripping Springs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Springs El?
Walnut Springs El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Walnut Springs El rank among public schools in Dripping Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Springs El ranks #1 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 Walnut Springs El, Dripping Springs Isd also operates Dripping Springs H S (2,564 students), Dripping Springs El (1,104 students), and Sycamore Springs Middle (1,043 students). See the Dripping Springs Isd district page for the complete list.