Tippens Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Tippens Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
49%
19%
Black
15%
36%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tippens Elementary School?
298 students attend Tippens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tippens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tippens Elementary School offer ?
Tippens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tippens Elementary School part of?
Tippens Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.

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