KIPP TRUTH EL
KIPP TRUTH EL is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 465 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, KIPP TRUTH EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
KIPP TRUTH ELementary School is a public charter school located in the South Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network, the school operates with a mission to provide high-quality, college-preparatory education to students in underserved communities. The campus focuses on fostering a structured and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and the cultivation of leadership skills to ensure students are prepared for long-term success in middle school, high school, and beyond.
The school's pedagogical approach typically centers on a "whole child" philosophy, which includes small class sizes, extended school days, and a strong emphasis on core subjects like literacy and mathematics. By maintaining high expectations and providing consistent support, KIPP Truth aims to close the opportunity gap and empower its students to become self-advocates and community leaders. Families interested in enrollment or learning more about the specific school culture, extracurricular offerings, or academic performance metrics can find detailed information through the official KIPP Texas website.
For more information, contact KIPP TRUTH EL at (972) 323-4210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75216
(972) 323-4210
http://www.infokippdfw.org
KIPP TRUTH EL is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 465 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Total Students:
- 465
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 465 students
- Black or African American
- 50.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 46.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- White
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.