Dripping Springs El vs Walnut Springs El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dripping Springs El
Dripping Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,104 students
Walnut Springs El
Dripping Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
941 students
| Measure | Dripping Springs El Dripping Springs, Texas | Walnut Springs El Dripping Springs, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 4,686 | #757 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10371 of 50,301 | #12843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,104 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 48% |
| city | Dripping Springs | Dripping Springs |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dripping Springs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 67.9).
- •Dripping Springs El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Dripping Springs El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Walnut Springs El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 15.5%).
- •Walnut Springs El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Dripping Springs El is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 941.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dripping Springs El better than Walnut Springs El?
On the Success Index (US), Dripping Springs El ranks higher (71.3 vs 67.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dripping Springs El and Walnut Springs El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dripping Springs El: 1,104. Walnut Springs El: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dripping Springs El and Walnut Springs El rank in Texas?
Dripping Springs El is 600th of 4,686 and Walnut Springs El is 757th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).