TIPPIN EL

tippin.episd.org

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tippin Elementary School, located in the foothills of West El Paso, is a highly regarded institution within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a vibrant, supportive community culture. It consistently maintains a reputation for high performance standards, emphasizing both core curriculum mastery and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.

Beyond academics, Tippin Elementary places a significant emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and a strong partnership with parents and the local community. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and innovative learning atmosphere. By leveraging its location and district resources, Tippin strives to prepare its students for future success, grounding their education in the values of leadership, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

672

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TIPPIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	450
Black	16
Asian	56
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
450 (67.0 %)
White
126 (18.8 %)
Asian
56 (8.3 %)
Two or More
20 (3.0 %)
Black
16 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)585-4750
Website:	http://tippin.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 98