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.
1,104
Total Students
73.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DRIPPING SPRINGS EL
Demographic Student Count
White678
Hispanic312
Black3
Asian40
Two or More70
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    678 (61.4%)
  • Hispanic
    312 (28.3%)
  • Two or More
    70 (6.3%)
  • Asian
    40 (3.6%)
  • Black
    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: 1,104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 93
Kindergarten 159
Grade 1 177
Grade 2 184
Grade 3 166
Grade 4 153
Grade 5 172

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DRIPPING SPRINGS EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten93
Kindergarten159
Grade 1177
Grade 2184
Grade 3166
Grade 4153
Grade 5172
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DRIPPING SPRINGS EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female56851.4%
Male53648.6%