ROBERTA TIPPS ACADEMY

tipps.mansfieldisd.org

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Roberta Tipps Elementary School is a public school located in Mansfield, Texas, serving students within the Mansfield Independent School District (MISD). Named in honor of a long-time educator who dedicated over 30 years to the district, the school embodies a commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its emphasis on building a strong community foundation, often focusing on character development alongside traditional curriculum standards.

The campus at 3001 N. Walnut Creek offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for academic success, supported by the broader resources of the Mansfield ISD. With a mission rooted in "inspiring excellence," the school actively encourages parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. Families and community members can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through their official website, which reflects the school's ongoing efforts to maintain transparent communication and a collaborative school culture.

527

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERTA TIPPS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	122
Black	143
Asian	55
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
176 (33.4 %)
Black
143 (27.1 %)
Hispanic
122 (23.1 %)
Asian
55 (10.4 %)
Two or More
30 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MANSFIELD ISD
Phone:	(817)299-6920
Website:	http://tipps.mansfieldisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 52

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 106