Tipton Elementary School

Summary:

Tipton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Tipton, Iowa, which is part of the Tipton Community School District. The school has seen a steady decline in student racial diversity, with the percentage of white students increasing from 91.74% in 2022-2023 to 95.76% in 2020-2021.

Academically, Tipton Elementary's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the ISASP tests, is generally below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade proficiency rates were 59.3% in ELA and 55.9% in Math, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 76.3%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 101 out of 599 Iowa elementary schools in 2015-2016 (4-star rating) to 431 out of 557 in the most recent year (1-star rating). Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Tipton Elementary has increased from 30.23% in 2021-2022 to 36.87% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lisbon Elementary School and Wilton Elementary School, Tipton Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with those schools having higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. The declining academic performance and growing population of economically disadvantaged students at Tipton Elementary are areas of concern that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772

(563) 886-6131

District: Tipton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
431^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,924

Students who attend Tipton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tipton Middle School
High:	Tipton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tipton Elementary School ranks worse than 77.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.93. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tipton Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Tipton Elementary School employs 25.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tipton Elementary School is $10,924.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tipton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tipton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tipton Community School District 216^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tipton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	63.18	237^th	626	62.1%
2013	53.89	340^th	624	45.5%
2014	60.96	266^th	603	55.9%
2015	70.36	179^th	616	70.9%
2016	76.73	101^st	599	83.1%
2017	72.23	150^th	574	73.9%
2018	68.57	175^th	567	69.1%
2019	25.93	493^rd	603	18.2%
2021	37.75	398^th	567	29.8%
2022	51.58	317^th	574	44.8%
2023	48.45	338^th	565	40.2%
2024	32.93	431^st	557	22.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tipton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	521	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1989	548	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1990	550	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
1991	561	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
1992	544	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1993	490	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
1994	509	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
1995	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1996	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1997	325	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1998	339	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
1999	348	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2000	427	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-32	395
2001	378	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
2002	331	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2003	331	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2004	327	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2005	321	1	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	330
2006	354	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	361
2007	368	6	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	377
2008	368	4	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
2009	403	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2010	384	4	1	11	0	0	7	0	407
2011	429	3	1	12	0	0	11	0	456
2012	433	6	1	13	0	1	9	0	463
2013	376	5	1	5	0	1	6	0	394
2014	386	4	2	3	0	1	7	0	403
2015	381	3	0	6	0	1	11	0	402
2016	357	2	0	8	0	0	8	0	375
2017	382	2	0	8	0	0	6	0	398
2018	372	3	0	6	0	0	9	0	390
2019	367	1	0	10	1	0	7	0	386
2020	358	0	0	12	0	0	4	0	374
2021	339	1	0	11	0	0	3	0	354
2022	333	1	0	13	0	0	7	0	354
2023	311	1	0	21	0	0	6	0	339
2024	282	2	0	23	0	0	8	0	315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tipton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	521	32.9	15.8	9.6
1989	548	31.9	17.1	12
1990	552	25.0	22.0	12.5
1991	567	26.0	21.8	9.5
1992	549	26.0	21.1	12
1993	490	26.0	18.8	12.9
1994	513	26.5	19.4	11.7
1995	312	23.4	13.3	20.2
1996	312	23.4	13.3	20.2
1997	325	23.9	13.6	24.6
1998	347	18.0	19.3	20.5
1999	348	18.0	19.3	29.6
2000	395	24.4	16.2	23.2
2001	378	20.0	18.9	22.8
2002	331	28.1	11.8	20.5
2003	331	28.1	11.8	20.5
2004	331	27.8	11.9	18.1
2005	330	26.6	12.4	19.1
2006	361	26.5	13.6	20.5
2007	377	19.0	19.8	23.9
2008	376	22.0	17.1	26.6
2009	411	20.0	20.6	29
2010	407	21.0	19.3	26.8
2011	456	28.0	16.2	28.9
2012	463	28.0	16.5	29.6
2013	394	30.0	13.1	26.6
2014	403	29.0	13.8	29
2015	402	28.0	14.3	27.4
2016	375	29.0	12.9	22.4
2017	398	27.3	14.5	25.9
2018	390	26.2	14.8	21.3
2019	386	26.2	14.6	30.6
2020	374	25.7	14.5	31
2021	354	26.6	13.2	31.6
2022	354	27.5	12.8	30.2
2023	339	25.6	13.2	36.9
2024	315	25.9	12.1	43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tipton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	521	32.9	15.8	9.6
1989	548	31.9	17.1	12
1990	552	25.0	22.0	12.5
1991	567	26.0	21.8	9.5
1992	549	26.0	21.1	12
1993	490	26.0	18.8	12.9
1994	513	26.5	19.4	11.7
1995	312	23.4	13.3	20.2
1996	312	23.4	13.3	20.2
1997	325	23.9	13.6	24.6
1998	347	18.0	19.3	20.5
1999	348	18.0	19.3	29.6
2000	395	24.4	16.2	23.2
2001	378	20.0	18.9	22.8
2002	331	28.1	11.8	20.5
2003	331	28.1	11.8	20.5
2004	331	27.8	11.9	18.1
2005	330	26.6	12.4	19.1
2006	361	26.5	13.6	20.5
2007	377	19.0	19.8	23.9
2008	376	22.0	17.1	26.6
2009	411	20.0	20.6	29
2010	407	21.0	19.3	26.8
2011	456	28.0	16.2	28.9
2012	463	28.0	16.5	29.6
2013	394	30.0	13.1	26.6
2014	403	29.0	13.8	29
2015	402	28.0	14.3	27.4
2016	375	29.0	12.9	22.4
2017	398	27.3	14.5	25.9
2018	390	26.2	14.8	21.3
2019	386	26.2	14.6	30.6
2020	374	25.7	14.5	31
2021	354	26.6	13.2	31.6
2022	354	27.5	12.8	30.2
2023	339	25.6	13.2	36.9
2024	315	25.9	12.1	43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tipton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$509 (4.7%)	$10,416 (95.3%)	$10,924

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tipton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 493^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 338^th of 565 Elementary schools	21.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Elementary School)	57.1	65.5	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Community School District)	57.1	65.5	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tipton Elementary School)	62.9	69	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tipton Community School District)	62.9	69	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Elementary School)	56.9	77.6	20.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Community School District)	56.9	77.6	20.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tipton Elementary School)	62.5	68.7	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tipton Community School District)	62.5	68.7	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	386	339	12.2%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	21	110%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	367	311	15.3%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.6%	36.9%	6.3%

Schools Near Tipton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tipton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	601 Lemon	Tipton	52772	Cedar County	Tipton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 886-6131	315	26	12.1	43.5%	282 (89.5%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	32.9	431^st of 557 public elementary schools	22.6%		48.5	338^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.2%	93	59.3	69.5			55.9	67.8				$10,924	$509	$10,416
Bennett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Cedar St	Bennett	52721	Cedar County	Bennett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 890-2226	72	11	6.4	52.8%	66 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.8	377^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.3%		38	413^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.9%	36			72.7				45.5		63.6	$19,735	$1,304	$18,431
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-6	609 125th St.	Mechanicsville	52306	Cedar County	North Cedar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 432-6933	142	13	11.1	49.3%	134 (94.4%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	70.2	160^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.3%		70.7	161^st of 565 public elementary schools	71.5%	1	70.6	90.9	66.7	77.8	88.2	95.2	73.7	94.4	55.6	$16,868	$1,178	$15,689
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-6	703 Park Avenue	Lowden	52255	Cedar County	North Cedar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 941-5383	176	12	15.1	39.2%	164 (93.2%)	3 (1.7%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	56.2	286^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.7%		59.8	250^th of 565 public elementary schools	55.8%	36	63.3	76.2	71.4	63.6	73.3	90.5	85.7	77.3	64.3	$14,117	$460	$13,656
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	148 N Oliphant	West Branch	52358	Cedar County	West Branch Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 643-7211	378	27	13.9	20.1%	328 (86.8%)	8 (2.1%)	29 (7.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	47.3	348^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.5%		45.7	363^rd of 565 public elementary schools	35.8%	15	61.2	65.6			80.6	70.5				$16,219	$301	$15,917
Wilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1210 Cypress St	Wilton	52778	Muscatine County	Wilton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 732-2880	524	33	15.8	38.2%	471 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	68.3	178^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.0%		68.7	177^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.7%	1	68.8	78.6	79.4	91.2	85.9	60.0	76.2	82.4	74.6	$11,938	$305	$11,634
West Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-4	806 N Miller St.	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 627-4243	438	37	11.9	55.5%	146 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	283 (64.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	5.2	533^rd of 557 public elementary schools	4.3%		4.6	545^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.5%	12	36.5	53.8			50.0	36.3				$11,685	$1,034	$10,651
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	806 N Miller St	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 627-5089	71	6	12.2	63.4%	24 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (64.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Olin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	212 Trilby St	Olin	52320	Jones County	Olin Consolidated School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 484-2170	77	11	6.9	51.9%	73 (94.8%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	28.6				71.4					$25,697	$1,230	$24,468
Durant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	408 7th St	Durant	52747	Cedar County	Durant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 785-4433	350	24	14.5	28.3%	321 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	50.3	326^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.5%		63.3	214^th of 565 public elementary schools	62.1%	112	57.6	83.3	68.6	64.6	72.7	78.6	68.0	68.8	68.6	$12,812	$604	$12,209

Frequently Asked Questions about Tipton Elementary School

How many students attend Tipton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Tipton Elementary School.

Is Tipton Elementary School a good school?

Tipton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Iowa elementary schools.

What district is Tipton Elementary School in?

Tipton Community School District

What schools do graduates of Tipton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Tipton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tipton Middle School
High : Tipton High School

What is the racial makeup of Tipton Elementary School?

Students at Tipton Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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