Is Sycamore Springs Elementary a good school?

Yes. Sycamore Springs Elementary ranks in the top 7.5% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Sycamore Springs Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 710 students attended Sycamore Springs Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sycamore Springs Elementary?

Students at Sycamore Springs Elementary are 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sycamore Springs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sycamore Springs Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Sycamore Springs Middle High : Dripping Springs High School

Sycamore Springs Elementary

Summary:

Sycamore Springs Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving grades PK-5 and part of the Dripping Springs Independent School District. With consistently strong academic performance, a low student-teacher ratio, and a relatively homogeneous student population, Sycamore Springs stands out as one of the top elementary schools in the state.

Sycamore Springs Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on STAAR tests, with 80.7% of 3rd graders, 78.02% of 4th graders, and 80% of 5th graders proficient or better in reading, compared to the district averages of 73.98%, 75.54%, and 79.09%, respectively, and the state average of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. The school's student population is predominantly white (71.27%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (19.44%) and Asian (3.24%) students, in contrast to some nearby schools like Mills Elementary and Clayton Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Sycamore Springs has a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (3.8%), indicating a relatively high-income student population.

While Sycamore Springs Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, the surrounding area also has several other highly-ranked elementary schools, such as Mills Elementary, Carpenter Hill Elementary, and Clayton Elementary, which demonstrate strong academic performance and high rankings. Sycamore Springs' consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, low student-teacher ratio, and efficient resource allocation set it apart, though the surrounding educational landscape remains highly competitive.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78737

(512) 858-3900

District: Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
351^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,448

Students who attend Sycamore Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sycamore Springs Middle
High:	Dripping Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 710

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.3%

Hispanic:

19.4%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sycamore Springs Elementary ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Sycamore Springs Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (71.3%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sycamore Springs Elementary is 14.9, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Sycamore Springs Elementary employs 47.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sycamore Springs Elementary is $8,448, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sycamore 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) 32^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	79.73	715^th	4479	84.0%
2021	88.66	450^th	4578	90.2%
2022	87.82	434^th	4581	90.5%
2023	91.63	322^nd	4647	93.1%
2024	90.62	351^st	4675	92.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	64.14	363^rd	1112	67.4%
2021	69.75	233^rd	961	75.8%
2022	89.06	52^nd	1004	94.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.49	246^th	3446	92.9%
2022	13.93	3382^nd	3487	3.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.27	761^st	3558	78.6%
2019	73.55	467^th	3684	87.3%
2021	75.56	421^st	3799	88.9%
2022	86.34	220^th	3952	94.4%
2023	83.00	329^th	4086	91.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.69	317^th	4451	92.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.93	668^th	4306	84.5%
2019	74.99	806^th	4348	81.5%
2021	86.26	478^th	4499	89.4%
2022	81.19	637^th	4561	86.0%
2023	92.88	217^th	4588	95.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.60	1470^th	3106	52.7%
2019	62.48	1348^th	3184	57.7%
2021	75.44	643^rd	3006	78.6%
2022	77.77	183^rd	2958	93.8%
2023	75.88	255^th	2980	91.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.58	630^th	4240	85.1%
2019	59.06	1387^th	4295	67.7%
2021	50.20	1816^th	4331	58.1%
2022	48.43	2205^th	4461	50.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.91	534^th	4319	87.6%
2019	81.22	599^th	4357	86.3%
2021	88.91	388^th	4498	91.4%
2022	89.15	348^th	4563	92.4%
2023	87.28	438^th	4585	90.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.32	590^th	967	39.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.35	796^th	4168	80.9%
2019	81.30	429^th	4188	89.8%
2021	78.21	576^th	4329	86.7%
2022	78.24	585^th	4376	86.6%
2023	70.50	911^th	4401	79.3%

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Rank History for White students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.94	877^th	3127	72.0%
2019	62.17	1070^th	3142	65.9%
2021	74.34	580^th	3082	81.2%
2022	70.82	737^th	3082	76.1%
2023	82.02	356^th	3106	88.5%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sycamore Springs Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2018	603	14	15	135	0	31	798
2019	661	15	18	141	0	38	873
2020	695	18	21	149	0	57	940
2021	713	17	23	163	2	59	977
2022	513	7	18	124	0	32	694
2023	506	9	23	138	0	34	710

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 Sycamore Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	798	50.9	15.6	2.6
2019	873	54.5	15.9	2.7
2020	940	59.5	15.7	2.7
2021	977	63.5	15.3	3.7
2022	694	50.1	13.8	2.2
2023	710	47.5	14.9	3.8

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 Sycamore Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	798	50.9	15.6	2.6
2019	873	54.5	15.9	2.7
2020	940	59.5	15.7	2.7
2021	977	63.5	15.3	3.7
2022	694	50.1	13.8	2.2
2023	710	47.5	14.9	3.8

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 Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$616 (7.9%)	$7,187 (92.1%)	$7,803
2020	$471 (5.8%)	$7,618 (94.2%)	$8,089
2021	$432 (5.1%)	$8,016 (94.9%)	$8,448

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sycamore Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 715^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 322^nd of 4647 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sycamore Springs Elementary)	68	75	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))	59	71	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Springs Elementary)	69	67	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))	50	64	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Sycamore Springs Elementary)	61	81	20%
4th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))	58	72	14%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Springs Elementary)	61	72	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))	52	69	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Sycamore Springs Elementary)	64	75	11%
5th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))	69	80	11%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Springs Elementary)	57	70	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))	63	76	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Sycamore Springs Elementary)	49	54	5%
5th Grade Science (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))	57	57
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	873	710	18.7%
African American	15	9	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	18	23	27.8%
Hispanic	141	138	2.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	661	506	23.4%
Two or More Races	38	34	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.7%	3.8%	1.1%

Schools Near Sycamore Springs Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sycamore Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd	Austin	78737	Hays County	Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 858-3900	710	48	14.9	3.8%	506 (71.3%)	9 (1.3%)	138 (19.4%)	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.8%)	90.6	351^st of 4675 public elementary schools	92.5%		91.6	322^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	93.1%	29			80.7	78.0	80.0	70.3	60.9	71.5		37.6	$8,448	$432	$8,016
Rooster Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Belterra Dr	Austin	78737	Hays County	Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 465-6200	827	54	15.3	4.6%	594 (71.8%)	10 (1.2%)	126 (15.2%)	39 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.8%)	94.1	214^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.4%		96.3	124^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.3%	90			78.6	80.7	81.8	68.2	72.9	74.4		44.6	$9,125	$481	$8,643
Cypress Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11091 Darden Hill Rd	Driftwood	78619	Hays County	Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(737) 260-8700	611	40	15.1	3.8%	465 (76.1%)	10 (1.6%)	82 (13.4%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.7%)	89	404^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.4%		92.1	301^st of 4647 public elementary schools	93.5%	103			84.5	76.3	81.1	68.5	60.6	62.9		36.7
Baldwin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12200 Meridian Park Blvd	Austin	78739	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-8900	649	44	14.7	13.7%	363 (55.9%)	8 (1.2%)	134 (20.6%)	95 (14.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.9%)	95.7	157^th of 4675 public elementary schools	96.6%		93.9	223^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	95.2%	66			76.7	81.0	84.2	76.9	69.0	79.1		53.5	$9,809	$378	$9,431
Bear Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12801 Escarpment Blvd	Austin	78739	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-0040	603	33	18.5	3.3%	323 (53.6%)	5 (0.8%)	111 (18.4%)	122 (20.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.5%)	92.9	260^th of 4675 public elementary schools	94.4%		95.7	149^th of 4647 public elementary schools	96.8%	111			79.4	78.7	86.6	60.9	63.9	74.4		48.2	$3,482	$289	$3,193
Dripping Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	29400 Ranch Rd 12	Dripping Springs	78620	Hays County	Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 858-3700	1,006	71	14.2	14.9%	621 (61.7%)	4 (0.4%)	266 (26.4%)	38 (3.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (7.3%)	84.5	589^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.4%		86.1	524^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.7%	65	16.7	0.0	66.7	76.7	74.7	56.8	68.3	58.9	100.0	32.9	$9,702	$703	$9,000
Clayton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7525 La Crosse Ave	Austin	78739	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-9200	718	47	15.4	5.7%	382 (53.2%)	3 (0.4%)	135 (18.8%)	144 (20.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (6.7%)	97.7	72^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	98.5%		97	98^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.9%	26			83.7	86.5	85.0	75.4	74.0	88.3		63.0	$10,534	$445	$10,089
Walnut Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	113 Tiger Ln	Dripping Springs	78620	Hays County	Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 858-3800	887	58	15.2	13.2%	658 (74.2%)	9 (1.0%)	182 (20.5%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.5%)	86.3	523^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	88.8%		86.2	519^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.8%	4			65.1	67.2	79.3	50.7	58.2	75.4		50.4	$10,539	$788	$9,750
Kiker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5913 La Crosse Ave	Austin	78739	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2584	789	41	19.2	7.2%	487 (61.7%)	16 (2.0%)	130 (16.5%)	101 (12.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.8%)	91.4	319^th of 4675 public elementary schools	93.2%		90.4	364^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.2%	45			72.7	75.8	81.3	69.6	58.9	74.2		45.1	$10,198	$466	$9,732
Mills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6201 Davis Ln	Austin	78749	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-2400	776	42	18.3	8.0%	452 (58.2%)	8 (1.0%)	168 (21.6%)	93 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.1%)	97	105^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.8%		97.5	74^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.4%	31			85.5	84.6	84.3	77.1	75.0	75.8		64.2	$10,340	$356	$9,984

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