Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sycamore Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sycamore Springs Elementary School's student population of 674 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
674 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Sycamore Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Springs Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
19%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
70%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dripping Springs Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Springs Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sycamore Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dripping Springs Elementary School, Bill Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Springs Elementary School?
674 students attend Sycamore Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sycamore Springs Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sycamore Springs Elementary School?
Sycamore Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sycamore Springs Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sycamore Springs Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Springs Elementary School is part of Dripping Springs Independent School District.
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