School Overview
Dripping Springs Elementary (DSE), located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, is a foundational campus within the Dripping Springs Independent School District. Serving students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade range, the school is deeply integrated into the growing Dripping Springs community. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a high-performing district, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a reputation for maintaining rigorous educational standards.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Dripping Springs Elementary places a significant focus on character education and community spirit. The school leverages its scenic location and the district’s tradition of excellence to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged learners. With dedicated faculty and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school, DSE remains a cornerstone of the local community, reflecting the district’s overall mission to provide an innovative and high-quality educational experience for every child.
1,006
Total Students
70.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DRIPPING SPRINGS EL
Demographic Student Count
White621
Hispanic266
Black4
Asian38
Two or More73
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    621 (61.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    266 (26.4 %)
  • Two or More
    73 (7.3 %)
  • Asian
    38 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD
Phone: (512)858-3700
Website: http://www.dsisdtx.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 1,006
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 70.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 81
Kindergarten 165
Grade 1 152
Grade 2 149
Grade 3 162
Grade 4 140
Grade 5 157

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DRIPPING SPRINGS EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten81
Kindergarten165
Grade 1152
Grade 2149
Grade 3162
Grade 4140
Grade 5157
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DRIPPING SPRINGS EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51451.1%
Male49248.9%