Serving 784 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tippin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Tippin Elementary serves the west part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tippin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tippin Elementary School's student population of 784 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
784 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tippin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tippin 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
#780 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tippin Elementary School's ranking?
Tippin Elementary School is ranked #780 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tippin Elementary School often compared to?
Tippin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School, Polk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tippin Elementary School?
784 students attend Tippin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tippin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tippin Elementary School?
Tippin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tippin Elementary School offer ?
Tippin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tippin Elementary School part of?
Tippin Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Tippin Elementary School located?
Tippin Elementary School is located in the Northwest El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northwest El Paso.
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