Rooster Springs Elementary

Summary:

Rooster Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 827 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Dripping Springs Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 32nd out of 968 districts in Texas.

Rooster Springs Elementary consistently ranks among the top Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school's reading proficiency rates range from 78.63% to 81.82%, and math proficiency rates range from 68.22% to 74.4% in the 2023-2024 school year. This academic excellence is particularly impressive given the school's relatively homogeneous student population, with 71.83% of students identifying as White and only 4.59% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, Rooster Springs Elementary outperforms other Dripping Springs ISD schools and most Austin ISD schools, such as Oak Hill Elementary, Kiker Elementary, and Mills Elementary. This suggests that Rooster Springs Elementary is providing a high-quality education to its students, likely due to its efficient use of resources, low student-teacher ratio, and the demographic profile of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1001 Belterra Dr
       Austin, TX  78737


(512) 465-6200

District: Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,125 Help


Students who attend Rooster Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sycamore Springs Middle
High:    Dripping Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  827

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
15.2%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Compare Details Rooster Springs Elementary ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first 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 94.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (15.2%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rooster Springs Elementary is 15.3, which is the highest 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 Rooster Springs Elementary is $9,125. 2 elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rooster 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 Rooster Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 82.83 324th 3768 91.4%
2009 82.86 329th 3884 91.5%
2010 79.08 519th 3937 86.8%
2011 81.76 385th 4095 90.6%
2012 90.55 191st 4206 95.5%
2013 83.90 485th 4221 88.5%
2014 86.07 401st 4260 90.6%
2015 85.31 442nd 4320 89.8%
2016 82.88 594th 4286 86.1%
2017 82.21 634th 4329 85.4%
2018 79.02 710th 4359 83.7%
2019 77.63 789th 4479 82.4%
2021 85.04 575th 4578 87.4%
2022 90.30 344th 4581 92.5%
2023 96.26 124th 4647 97.3%
2024 94.07 214th 4675 95.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.96 516th 1046 50.7%
2019 46.78 625th 1112 43.8%
2021 74.23 187th 961 80.5%
2022 91.46 28th 1004 97.2%
2023 87.20 75th 1099 93.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.24 126th 3446 96.3%
2022 82.80 292nd 3487 91.6%
2023 82.68 308th 3556 91.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.03 1146th 3558 67.8%
2019 57.64 1034th 3684 71.9%
2021 61.00 890th 3799 76.6%
2022 77.74 436th 3952 89.0%
2023 87.67 226th 4086 94.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.80 509th 4309 88.2%
2021 71.23 791st 4451 82.2%
2022 65.29 1168th 4477 73.9%
2023 62.53 1357th 4521 70.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.05 814th 4306 81.1%
2019 80.05 637th 4348 85.3%
2021 81.13 658th 4499 85.4%
2022 88.08 359th 4561 92.1%
2023 95.13 138th 4588 97.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.17 619th 3106 80.1%
2019 64.49 1208th 3184 62.1%
2021 79.24 373rd 3006 87.6%
2022 78.45 103rd 2958 96.5%
2023 74.34 454th 2980 84.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.83 2514th 4240 40.7%
2019 38.05 2811th 4295 34.6%
2021 45.57 2141st 4331 50.6%
2022 55.30 1739th 4461 61.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.63 768th 4319 82.2%
2019 67.72 1101st 4357 74.7%
2021 84.26 541st 4498 88.0%
2022 89.74 328th 4563 92.8%
2023 95.30 126th 4585 97.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.44 992nd 4168 76.2%
2019 67.03 1016th 4188 75.7%
2021 77.55 601st 4329 86.1%
2022 85.61 336th 4376 92.3%
2023 95.05 93rd 4401 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at Rooster Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.38 990th 3127 68.3%
2019 61.41 1104th 3142 64.9%
2021 63.39 958th 3082 68.9%
2022 73.72 607th 3082 80.3%
2023 85.74 225th 3106 92.8%
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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, November 14, 2014

Open Quote I cannot, in good conscience, recommend that anyone send their small children, especially 4 yr old pre-k and 5 yr old kindergarten students to this school. The principal has put such strict drop off, pickup, and visitation policies in place that send a clear message to parents to keep out, while 4 and 5 yr old children are expected to fend for themselves at school pickups, drop-offs, and in-class disruptions, as the school maintains a “what happens at school, stays at school” mentality and parents not lucky enough to be onsite as issues occur are kept in the dark. Even if you are onsite and witness an issue of concern or work to draw attention to your concerns, you will be told "we're working on it" and see no improvements, at best. I’ll elaborate on this in more detail in subsequent reviews… We moved to this community specifically to send our children to this school. We made a mistake. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rooster Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 637 4 23 75 2 n/a n/a 0 741
2009 690 3 25 80 4 n/a n/a 0 802
2010 663 9 29 74 4 n/a n/a 0 779
2011 662 11 14 105 3 0 32 0 827
2012 528 6 16 110 1 0 36 0 697
2013 545 4 15 113 0 0 35 0 712
2014 592 7 21 119 1 0 37 0 777
2015 627 5 19 120 1 0 47 0 819
2016 661 5 18 133 2 1 43 0 863
2017 697 7 23 159 2 3 46 0 937
2018 589 4 17 145 1 4 33 0 793
2019 603 9 17 153 1 4 38 0 825
2020 613 12 20 156 1 2 42 0 846
2021 581 12 23 148 0 0 52 0 816
2022 601 15 27 141 0 1 53 0 838
2023 594 10 39 126 1 1 56 0 827

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 Rooster Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 741 46.8 15.8 2.7
2009 802 49.4 16.2 2.7
2010 779 49.9 15.5 5.1
2011 827 53.4 15.4 6.5
2012 697 44.8 15.5 5.9
2013 712 42.8 16.6 5.3
2014 777 47.1 16.4 4.9
2015 819 51.0 16.0 3.5
2016 863 52.0 16.5 2.7
2017 937 54.7 17.1 2.3
2018 793 50.3 15.7 2.5
2019 825 53.4 15.4 3.3
2020 846 53.3 15.8 3.2
2021 816 55.5 14.6 3.6
2022 838 58.3 14.3 4.2
2023 827 53.9 15.3 4.6

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 Rooster Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 741 46.8 15.8 2.7
2009 802 49.4 16.2 2.7
2010 779 49.9 15.5 5.1
2011 827 53.4 15.4 6.5
2012 697 44.8 15.5 5.9
2013 712 42.8 16.6 5.3
2014 777 47.1 16.4 4.9
2015 819 51.0 16.0 3.5
2016 863 52.0 16.5 2.7
2017 937 54.7 17.1 2.3
2018 793 50.3 15.7 2.5
2019 825 53.4 15.4 3.3
2020 846 53.3 15.8 3.2
2021 816 55.5 14.6 3.6
2022 838 58.3 14.3 4.2
2023 827 53.9 15.3 4.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rooster Springs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $580 (7.0%) $7,667 (93.0%) $8,247
2020 $462 (5.6%) $7,743 (94.4%) $8,205
2021 $481 (5.3%) $8,643 (94.7%) $9,125

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rooster Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 789th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rooster Springs Elementary)6077
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5971
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rooster Springs Elementary)5075
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5064
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Rooster Springs Elementary)5575
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5872
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rooster Springs Elementary)5377
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5269
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Rooster Springs Elementary)7084
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))6980
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rooster Springs Elementary)7585
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))6376
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rooster Springs Elementary)6269
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5757
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rooster Springs Elementary)86100
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students825827
 0.2%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian11
Asian1739
 129.4%
Hispanic153126
 17.6%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White603594
 1.5%
Two or More Races3856
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.3%4.6%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rooster Springs Elementary

Students at Rooster Springs Elementary are 72% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% African American.

Yes! Rooster Springs Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 214th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

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

Middle : Sycamore Springs Middle
High : Dripping Springs High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 827 students attended Rooster 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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