Sycamore Springs Elementary

Summary:

Sycamore Springs Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving grades PK-5 and part of the Dripping Springs Independent School District. With consistently strong academic performance, a low student-teacher ratio, and a relatively homogeneous student population, Sycamore Springs stands out as one of the top elementary schools in the state.

Sycamore Springs Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on STAAR tests, with 80.7% of 3rd graders, 78.02% of 4th graders, and 80% of 5th graders proficient or better in reading, compared to the district averages of 73.98%, 75.54%, and 79.09%, respectively, and the state average of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. The school's student population is predominantly white (71.27%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (19.44%) and Asian (3.24%) students, in contrast to some nearby schools like Mills Elementary and Clayton Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Sycamore Springs has a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (3.8%), indicating a relatively high-income student population.

While Sycamore Springs Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, the surrounding area also has several other highly-ranked elementary schools, such as Mills Elementary, Carpenter Hill Elementary, and Clayton Elementary, which demonstrate strong academic performance and high rankings. Sycamore Springs' consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, low student-teacher ratio, and efficient resource allocation set it apart, though the surrounding educational landscape remains highly competitive.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
       Austin, TX  78737


(512) 858-3900

District: Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
351st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,448 Help


Students who attend Sycamore Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sycamore Springs Middle
High:    Dripping Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  715

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.5%
Hispanic:
19.4%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.9% Help


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Compare Details Sycamore Springs Elementary ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sycamore Springs Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sycamore Springs Elementary is 13.8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sycamore Springs Elementary is $8,448, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sycamore Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sycamore Springs Elementary 351st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sycamore Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd) 32nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sycamore Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.73 715th 4479 84.0%
2021 88.66 450th 4578 90.2%
2022 87.82 434th 4581 90.5%
2023 91.63 322nd 4647 93.1%
2024 90.62 351st 4675 92.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.14 363rd 1112 67.4%
2021 69.75 233rd 961 75.8%
2022 89.06 52nd 1004 94.8%
2024 73.61 234th 1114 79.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.49 246th 3446 92.9%
2022 13.93 3382nd 3487 3.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.27 761st 3558 78.6%
2019 73.55 467th 3684 87.3%
2021 75.56 421st 3799 88.9%
2022 86.34 220th 3952 94.4%
2023 83.00 329th 4086 91.9%
2024 82.46 363rd 4261 91.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.69 317th 4451 92.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.93 668th 4306 84.5%
2019 74.99 806th 4348 81.5%
2021 86.26 478th 4499 89.4%
2022 81.19 637th 4561 86.0%
2023 92.88 217th 4588 95.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.60 1470th 3106 52.7%
2019 62.48 1348th 3184 57.7%
2021 75.44 643rd 3006 78.6%
2022 77.77 183rd 2958 93.8%
2023 75.88 255th 2980 91.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.58 630th 4240 85.1%
2019 59.06 1387th 4295 67.7%
2021 50.20 1816th 4331 58.1%
2022 48.43 2205th 4461 50.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.91 534th 4319 87.6%
2019 81.22 599th 4357 86.3%
2021 88.91 388th 4498 91.4%
2022 89.15 348th 4563 92.4%
2023 87.28 438th 4585 90.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.32 590th 967 39.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.35 796th 4168 80.9%
2019 81.30 429th 4188 89.8%
2021 78.21 576th 4329 86.7%
2022 78.24 585th 4376 86.6%
2023 70.50 911th 4401 79.3%
2024 91.46 165th 4431 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sycamore Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.94 877th 3127 72.0%
2019 62.17 1070th 3142 65.9%
2021 74.34 580th 3082 81.2%
2022 70.82 737th 3082 76.1%
2023 82.02 356th 3106 88.5%
2024 77.07 491st 3078 84.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sycamore Springs Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sycamore Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 603 14 15 135 0 0 31 0 798
2019 661 15 18 141 0 0 38 0 873
2020 695 18 21 149 0 0 57 0 940
2021 713 17 23 163 0 2 59 0 977
2022 513 7 18 124 0 0 32 0 694
2023 506 9 23 138 0 0 34 0 710
2024 504 7 22 139 2 0 41 0 715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sycamore Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 798 50.9 15.6 2.6
2019 873 54.5 15.9 2.7
2020 940 59.5 15.7 2.7
2021 977 63.5 15.3 3.7
2022 694 50.1 13.8 2.2
2023 710 47.5 14.9 3.8
2024 715 51.7 13.8 3.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sycamore Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 798 50.9 15.6 2.6
2019 873 54.5 15.9 2.7
2020 940 59.5 15.7 2.7
2021 977 63.5 15.3 3.7
2022 694 50.1 13.8 2.2
2023 710 47.5 14.9 3.8
2024 715 51.7 13.8 3.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sycamore Springs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $616 (7.9%) $7,187 (92.1%) $7,803
2020 $471 (5.8%) $7,618 (94.2%) $8,089
2021 $432 (5.1%) $8,016 (94.9%) $8,448

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sycamore Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 715th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 322nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sycamore Springs Elementary)6875
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5971
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Springs Elementary)6967
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5064
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sycamore Springs Elementary)6181
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5872
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Springs Elementary)6172
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5269
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sycamore Springs Elementary)6475
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))6980
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Springs Elementary)5770
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))6376
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sycamore Springs Elementary)4954
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5757
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students873710
 18.7%
African American159
 40%
American Indian00
Asian1823
 27.8%
Hispanic141138
 2.1%
Pacific Islander00
White661506
 23.4%
Two or More Races3834
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.7%3.8%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Springs Elementary

Students who attend Sycamore Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sycamore Springs Middle
High : Dripping Springs High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 715 students attended Sycamore Springs Elementary.

Students at Sycamore Springs Elementary are 70% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes. Sycamore Springs Elementary ranks in the top 7.5% of Texas elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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