WALNUT SPRINGS EL

1900 S WALNUT
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

307 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Springs Elementary is a public school located in New Braunfels, Texas, serving students within the New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD). Situated on South Walnut Avenue, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a district that prides itself on balancing traditional values with modern learning techniques, Walnut Springs strives to prepare its young students for their future academic careers through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school community is often noted for its active involvement and strong neighborhood identity within the city of New Braunfels. Like many schools in the area, Walnut Springs places a high priority on fostering a positive campus culture where students are encouraged to engage in both extracurricular activities and core subjects. By maintaining a commitment to professional excellence and student achievement, the school serves as a central hub for families in the region, focusing on creating a safe and effective learning environment for its elementary-aged population.

307

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALNUT SPRINGS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	139
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
139 (45.3%)
Hispanic
139 (45.3%)
Two or More
18 (5.9%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
Black
4 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
Phone:	(830)627-6540
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 65