Dripping Springs Elementary

Summary:

Dripping Springs Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school serving 1,006 students in grades PK-5 in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (ISD) in Texas. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a predominantly White (61.73%) student population and significant Hispanic (26.44%) and multi-racial (7.26%) representation.

Dripping Springs Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate was 66.67%, compared to the state average of 48.85%, and its 5th-grade math proficiency rate was 58.9%, compared to the state average of 48.96%. However, the school struggles to close achievement gaps for certain student subgroups, particularly Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who perform significantly below their White and multi-racial peers.

While Dripping Springs Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than other high-performing schools in the Dripping Springs ISD, such as Cypress Springs Elementary and Sycamore Springs Elementary, it outperforms nearby schools in the Austin ISD, such as Clayton Elementary and Baldwin Elementary, which serve more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented program has seen a decline in performance, which may warrant further investigation and improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 29400 Ranch Rd 12
       Dripping Springs, TX  78620-3735


(512) 858-3700

District: Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
589th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,702 Help


Students who attend Dripping Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dripping Springs Middle
High:    Dripping Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  1,006

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.7%
Hispanic:
26.4%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dripping Springs Elementary ranks better than 87.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Dripping Springs Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (61.7%), Hispanic (26.4%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dripping Springs Elementary is 14.2, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dripping Springs Elementary is $9,702, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dripping Springs Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd) 32nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dripping Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 70.69 1020th 3724 72.6%
2008 67.50 1212th 3768 67.8%
2009 71.12 1019th 3884 73.8%
2010 70.52 1082nd 3937 72.5%
2011 80.28 471st 4095 88.5%
2012 87.90 304th 4206 92.8%
2013 88.87 262nd 4221 93.8%
2014 89.20 232nd 4260 94.6%
2015 88.22 308th 4320 92.9%
2016 86.46 401st 4286 90.6%
2017 82.66 618th 4329 85.7%
2018 84.35 545th 4359 87.5%
2019 74.27 902nd 4479 79.9%
2021 84.32 595th 4578 87.0%
2022 81.09 695th 4581 84.8%
2023 86.12 524th 4647 88.7%
2024 84.50 589th 4675 87.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.35 375th 1046 64.1%
2019 57.74 466th 1112 58.1%
2021 67.53 261st 961 72.8%
2022 81.06 126th 1004 87.5%
2023 79.77 162nd 1099 85.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.72 3081st 3226 4.5%
2019 17.26 3168th 3333 5.0%
2021 38.17 2183rd 3446 36.7%
2022 32.31 2648th 3487 24.1%
2023 34.39 2560th 3556 28.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.74 562nd 3558 84.2%
2019 85.89 185th 3684 95.0%
2021 59.99 934th 3799 75.4%
2022 67.63 783rd 3952 80.2%
2023 45.74 1908th 4086 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.20 3484th 4264 18.3%
2019 40.82 2723rd 4309 36.8%
2021 54.83 1694th 4451 61.9%
2022 46.28 2410th 4477 46.2%
2023 34.19 3273rd 4521 27.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.71 601st 4306 86.0%
2019 76.49 758th 4348 82.6%
2021 81.83 639th 4499 85.8%
2022 74.88 903rd 4561 80.2%
2023 81.97 626th 4588 86.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.11 215th 3106 93.1%
2019 66.58 1061st 3184 66.7%
2021 76.86 544th 3006 81.9%
2022 73.87 502nd 2958 83.0%
2023 62.19 1331st 2980 55.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.03 1924th 4240 54.6%
2019 31.14 3320th 4295 22.7%
2021 36.82 2810th 4331 35.1%
2022 42.49 2632nd 4461 41.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.29 493rd 4319 88.6%
2019 68.97 1055th 4357 75.8%
2021 83.62 561st 4498 87.5%
2022 82.57 598th 4563 86.9%
2023 87.00 447th 4585 90.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.84 2140th 4168 48.7%
2019 37.26 2813th 4188 32.8%
2021 57.46 1485th 4329 65.7%
2022 57.22 1631st 4376 62.7%
2023 51.38 1969th 4401 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dripping Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.12 366th 3127 88.3%
2019 69.74 793rd 3142 74.8%
2021 73.50 618th 3082 79.9%
2022 67.54 880th 3082 71.4%
2023 76.84 532nd 3106 82.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 6, 2018

Open Quote We moved here from austin Texas with very high expectations from this school. Very quickly we were let down. This school is a tiny prison and the staff is so rude. They don't even recycle. They stand around with they're coffees and basically just guard the hallways. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 24, 2015

Open Quote Right now we have the best principal, Mrs. Tricia Hassell at our school! She is the most positive, upbeat and loving principal our school has ever had! She has made such a powerful difference in the learning in just 2 years--it is amazing! She greets the kids and families each morning and will always take the time to listen to a comment or concern.

Completely saddened to hear that we will be losing Mrs. Hassell at the end of this school year. She was exactly what DSE needed to keep moving forward as a school! She will be missed greatly! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dripping Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 623 7 1 59 2 n/a n/a 0 692
1990 677 7 1 55 1 n/a n/a 0 741
1991 753 4 0 60 1 n/a n/a -4 814
1992 804 4 0 62 1 n/a n/a 0 871
1993 852 6 1 63 1 n/a n/a 0 923
1994 934 5 0 85 3 n/a n/a 0 1027
1995 611 5 0 71 7 n/a n/a 0 694
1996 611 5 0 71 7 n/a n/a 0 694
1997 661 6 4 76 9 n/a n/a 0 756
1998 685 8 1 81 10 n/a n/a 0 785
1999 730 5 2 79 13 n/a n/a 0 829
2000 726 8 5 81 9 n/a n/a 0 829
2001 767 9 3 84 8 n/a n/a 0 871
2002 770 10 6 118 3 n/a n/a 0 907
2003 770 10 6 118 3 n/a n/a 0 907
2004 761 7 5 119 4 n/a n/a 0 896
2005 858 8 4 142 6 n/a n/a 0 1018
2006 775 7 4 133 4 n/a n/a 0 923
2007 761 6 15 124 1 n/a n/a 0 907
2008 428 3 5 114 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 461 4 6 115 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 489 5 12 122 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2011 451 2 8 160 6 2 13 0 642
2012 574 1 12 183 5 2 26 0 803
2013 614 6 8 198 5 1 34 0 866
2014 590 5 13 208 6 0 28 0 850
2015 631 11 15 224 5 0 35 0 921
2016 616 6 12 263 4 0 36 0 937
2017 655 7 16 279 3 1 37 0 998
2018 499 6 14 213 3 2 30 0 767
2019 534 6 13 232 4 2 37 0 828
2020 590 4 17 252 2 2 39 0 906
2021 563 7 23 239 2 0 41 0 875
2022 572 3 22 236 2 1 53 0 889
2023 621 4 38 266 3 1 73 0 1006

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dripping Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 692 n/a n/a n/a
1990 741 46.0 16.1 n/a
1991 814 45.7 17.8 n/a
1992 871 55.5 15.6 11
1993 923 59.0 15.6 12.6
1994 1027 66.0 15.6 10.2
1995 694 48.2 14.4 9.4
1996 694 48.2 14.4 9.4
1997 756 51.7 14.6 7.8
1998 785 55.1 14.2 7.4
1999 829 60.0 13.8 12.4
2000 829 62.1 13.3 12.4
2001 871 61.1 14.3 11.7
2002 907 60.7 14.9 12.7
2003 907 60.7 14.9 12.7
2004 896 63.1 14.2 12.5
2005 1018 70.9 14.4 15.2
2006 923 63.9 14.4 16.9
2007 907 58.0 15.6 10.4
2008 551 38.7 14.2 18.1
2009 588 39.6 14.8 17.3
2010 629 45.1 13.9 21.8
2011 642 45.2 14.1 20.4
2012 803 52.2 15.3 18.1
2013 866 53.3 16.2 18.6
2014 850 53.7 15.8 17.8
2015 921 58.0 15.8 17.9
2016 937 59.0 15.8 17.8
2017 998 58.8 16.9 16.3
2018 767 49.5 15.4 19.7
2019 828 56.3 14.6 21.3
2020 906 62.1 14.5 20
2021 875 66.6 13.1 18.9
2022 889 66.2 13.4 15.4
2023 1006 70.7 14.2 14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dripping Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 692 n/a n/a n/a
1990 741 46.0 16.1 n/a
1991 814 45.7 17.8 n/a
1992 871 55.5 15.6 11
1993 923 59.0 15.6 12.6
1994 1027 66.0 15.6 10.2
1995 694 48.2 14.4 9.4
1996 694 48.2 14.4 9.4
1997 756 51.7 14.6 7.8
1998 785 55.1 14.2 7.4
1999 829 60.0 13.8 12.4
2000 829 62.1 13.3 12.4
2001 871 61.1 14.3 11.7
2002 907 60.7 14.9 12.7
2003 907 60.7 14.9 12.7
2004 896 63.1 14.2 12.5
2005 1018 70.9 14.4 15.2
2006 923 63.9 14.4 16.9
2007 907 58.0 15.6 10.4
2008 551 38.7 14.2 18.1
2009 588 39.6 14.8 17.3
2010 629 45.1 13.9 21.8
2011 642 45.2 14.1 20.4
2012 803 52.2 15.3 18.1
2013 866 53.3 16.2 18.6
2014 850 53.7 15.8 17.8
2015 921 58.0 15.8 17.9
2016 937 59.0 15.8 17.8
2017 998 58.8 16.9 16.3
2018 767 49.5 15.4 19.7
2019 828 56.3 14.6 21.3
2020 906 62.1 14.5 20
2021 875 66.6 13.1 18.9
2022 889 66.2 13.4 15.4
2023 1006 70.7 14.2 14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dripping Springs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $728 (8.5%) $7,807 (91.5%) $8,535
2020 $634 (7.4%) $7,932 (92.6%) $8,566
2021 $703 (7.2%) $9,000 (92.8%) $9,702

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dripping Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 902nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 524th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Elementary)5566
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5971
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Elementary)4759
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5064
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Elementary)6265
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5872
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Elementary)4972
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5269
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Elementary)7474
   5th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))6980
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Elementary)6269
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))6376
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dripping Springs Elementary)6149
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5757
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Elementary)10083
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5849
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8281006
 21.5%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian1338
 192.3%
Hispanic232266
 14.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White534621
 16.3%
Two or More Races3773
 97.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.3%14.9%
 6.3%


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Students at Dripping Springs Elementary are 62% White, 26% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Dripping Springs Elementary ranks 589th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dripping Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dripping Springs Middle
High : Dripping Springs High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,006 students attended Dripping Springs Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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