Staff Report
DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD has begun accepting out-of-district transfer applications for students in grades kindergarten through the sixth grade who reside in Texas, but live outside the DSISD boundaries.
Acceptance is subject to criteria regarding space and staffing considerations, as well as the student’s attendance, discipline and academic history, the district stated.
Families applying for an out-of-district transfer must complete the Out-of-District General Transfer Application and pay a $150 administrative fee at the time of application — students who are accepted must reapply and pay the applicable fees annually. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. It is highly recommended to submit the completed application and all required documents as early as possible.
DSISD schools provide a comprehensive curriculum based on the goal of student achievement and experience at the highest levels to prepare students for success. In 2025, three campuses earned an A rating in the annual Texas Education Agency accountability ratings and all campuses earned at least a score of 87. DSISD is consistently rated one of the best school districts in the Greater Austin area by Niche, and achieved a top 25 ranking in the state by Niche in 2025, stated a DSISD news release.
Funding for Texas public school districts is based on the Average Daily Attendance of each enrolled student. Due to a slowdown in student enrollment, DSISD has “extra seats” in lower grade levels across the district. Strategically filling those limited seats with out-of-district transfer students increases funding for the district, without increasing operating costs, the release continued.
Families are encouraged to review the www.dsisdtx.us/page/transfers for more information.
