Elementary Schools in Lampasas Independent School District (Isd)

The three elementary schools in the Lampasas Independent School District (Isd)—Hanna Springs Elementary, Taylor Creek Elementary, and Kline Whitis Elementary—serve grades PK through 5 and show notable differences in performance and trends. Kline Whitis Elementary stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking in the 75th-80th percentile with a 4-star rating, the highest per-student spending ($11,478), and the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.9). It leads in reading (63.69% proficient) and 5th-grade science (39.13%, exceeding the state average), though its math proficiency (43.06%) lags behind Hanna Springs Elementary (49.40%).

Hanna Springs Elementary is the district's steady improver, rising from the 51st to the 66th percentile over two years despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (59.12%). Its reading proficiency (57.94%) is above the state average, and its math scores are the strongest among the three schools. However, its 5th-grade science proficiency (22.12%) is well below the state average. Taylor Creek Elementary presents the most concerning trend, dropping sharply from a 4-star, 75th-percentile ranking to a 2-star, 46th-percentile ranking in just two years. This decline is linked to significant drops in 3rd-grade reading (from 55.56% to 39.6%) and math (from 49% to 27.27%), and it has the lowest per-student spending ($9,879) and highest student-teacher ratio (13.9).

Key takeaways for parents: Kline Whitis Elementary offers the strongest overall academics and resources, while Hanna Springs Elementary shows promising improvement despite higher poverty levels. Taylor Creek Elementary requires urgent attention due to its rapid decline. Across the district, 5th-grade science is a systemic weakness, with only Kline Whitis Elementary exceeding the state average. The data suggests that higher spending and smaller class sizes correlate with better outcomes, as seen at Kline Whitis Elementary, while Taylor Creek Elementary’s struggles highlight the need for targeted intervention.