At a glance
Reported students
941
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
929
Walnut Springs El: 941 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 739
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Walnut Springs El
Walnut Springs El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dripping Springs. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Dripping Springs ISD. NCES reports 941 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.1%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Walnut Springs El
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.3%
- Hispanic23.1%
- Black1.5%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dripping Springs ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dripping Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,104 reported students
Rooster Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
772 reported students
Cypress Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
697 reported students
Sycamore Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
674 reported students
Wildwood Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
Enrollment not reported
Dripping Springs Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
917 reported students
Public schools near Walnut Springs El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs Middle Middle · Dripping Springs ISD | 06–08 | 917 | under 0.1 mi |
| Dripping Springs El Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD | PK–05 | 1,104 | 2.2 mi |
| Wildwood Springs El Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD | PK–05 | — | 3.4 mi |
| Sycamore Springs El Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD | PK–05 | 674 | 7 mi |
| Cypress Springs El Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD | PK–05 | 697 | 7.4 mi |
| Rooster Springs El Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD | PK–05 | 772 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Springs El
What grades does Walnut Springs El serve?
Walnut Springs El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dripping Springs ISD.
How many students attend Walnut Springs El?
Walnut Springs El reported 941 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 739 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walnut Springs El?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 941 students and 65.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walnut Springs El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walnut Springs El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dripping Springs ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walnut Springs El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walnut Springs El in?
Walnut Springs El is part of Dripping Springs ISD, based in Dripping Springs, TX, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walnut Springs El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dripping Springs Middle (under 0.1 mi), Dripping Springs El (2.2 mi), Wildwood Springs El (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.