Lipan EL

Lipan El serves 221 students across pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Lipan, Texas. The school runs on a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio, keeping classes small and giving each child more direct access to their teacher throughout the school day. The results are measurable.

Lipan El ranks 153rd out of 8,547 public schools in Texas — outperforming 98% of schools statewide and placing it solidly in the top two percent of the state. Narrowing to elementary schools, it lands 101st out of 4,678, a rank that holds up across any peer comparison you run. The school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 and carries an "Exceptional" designation on MySchoolScout's rating scale.

The growth score of 9.4 is the most telling data point here. Students are gaining ground faster than expected for their starting point, not just arriving prepared and staying steady. Academic performance scores 8.6 out of 10, consistent with that upward curve.

For families comparing elementary options in and around Lipan, no other local school is in the same tier — and the statewide rank confirms that edge holds well beyond the community.

Located in a rural area, Lipan EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.