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#804 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 9% in state

Lipan EL

Elementary School · Lipan ISD · Lipan, TX

A Lipan ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

211 N KICKAPOO, Lipan, TX 76462

  • Math 66% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+22.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$13,593
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Students at Lipan EL score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lipan EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average670/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,398

Median home value

$302,400

Median rent

$1,344/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

88.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lipan ISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lipan EL is listed in LIPAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lipan EL

Lipan EL is a public elementary school in Lipan, TX, part of Lipan ISD, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #804 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Lipan EL

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Lipan Elementary is part of the Lipan Independent School District (Lipan ISD) 1. The district announced that May 15, 2026, will be a regular school day rather than a holiday to make up student minutes lost due to inclement weather in January 1. Registration for the 2026-27 school year includes in-person sessions for new PreK and Kindergarten students on April 16 and 17, while online registration for returning K-12 students opens on May 4 1. New students in grades 1-12 can register online starting May 11 1. The district also celebrated its 2026 Girls and Boys State Championship Basketball teams with a celebration and ring fundraiser on May 4, 2026 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.lipanindians.net
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lipan EL

What grades does Lipan EL serve?

Lipan EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lipan EL?

Lipan EL has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lipan EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Lipan EL is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lipan EL rank in TX?

Lipan EL ranks #804 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lipan EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Lipan EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lipan EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lipan EL has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lipan EL a charter school?

No, Lipan EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lipan EL a Title I school?

No, Lipan EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lipan EL?

57.5% of students at Lipan EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hood County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%
Area population (ZIP 76462)
4,920
Area average commute
38 min
Area median age
37.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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