Serving 552 students in grades 3-5, Jacob's Well Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacob's Well Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jacob's Well Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jacob's Well Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacob's Well Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#2130 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
69%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob's Well Elementary School's ranking?
Jacob's Well Elementary School is ranked #2130 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jacob's Well Elementary School often compared to?
Jacob's Well Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danforth J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jacob's Well Elementary School?
552 students attend Jacob's Well Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jacob's Well Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacob's Well Elementary School?
Jacob's Well Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jacob's Well Elementary School offer ?
Jacob's Well Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Jacob's Well Elementary School part of?
Jacob's Well Elementary School is part of Wimberley Independent School District.
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