Tipton Elementary School

Q: Is Tipton Elementary School a good school?

Tipton Elementary School ranks 405 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tipton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 668 students in grades PK-5 in Tipton, Indiana, which is part of the Tipton Community School Corporation district. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.57%) compared to surrounding schools, and generally performs better than the state average on ILEARN assessments, particularly in math. However, Tipton Elementary has seen a concerning spike in chronic absenteeism, from 8.2% in 2020-2021 to 34.0% in 2021-2022, and has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.43% to 47.6% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, Tipton Elementary performs better academically than some lower-performing schools in the region, such as Boulevard Elementary and the Elwood schools. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Hinkle Creek Elementary and White River Elementary in the Noblesville district. Additionally, Tipton Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 193 out of 1,046 Indiana elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 405 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to maintain its academic performance compared to other schools in the state.

The significant increase in chronic absenteeism and the relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Tipton Elementary are areas of concern that the school and district should address. High absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges can have a detrimental impact on student learning and achievement, and these factors should be considered when analyzing the school's performance and identifying ways to support student success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1099 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072

(765) 675-7397

District: Tipton Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
405^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,940

Students who attend Tipton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tipton Middle School
High:	Tipton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 668

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tipton Elementary School ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.62. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (90.6%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tipton Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Tipton Elementary School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tipton Elementary School is $8,940.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Tipton Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Tipton Community School Corp 121^st of 381 Indiana 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	IN State Percentile
2005	63.38	348^th	959	63.7%
2006	72.11	226^th	961	76.5%
2007	50.80	575^th	985	41.6%
2008	40.48	708^th	996	28.9%
2009	47.11	634^th	1003	36.8%
2010	57.41	514^th	1009	49.1%
2011	71.59	270^th	1025	73.7%
2012	82.09	111^th	1015	89.1%
2013	77.81	170^th	1035	83.6%
2014	67.63	350^th	1036	66.2%
2015	60.50	443^rd	1040	57.4%
2016	76.98	193^rd	1046	81.5%
2017	76.75	203^rd	1033	80.3%
2018	71.88	279^th	1027	72.8%
2019	72.67	262^nd	1031	74.6%
2021	70.03	300^th	1016	70.5%
2022	71.00	296^th	1020	71.0%
2023	67.24	336^th	1016	66.9%
2024	60.62	405^th	1010	59.9%

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

Data source: Indiana 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	380	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1989	358	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1990	372	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1991	364	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1992	353	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1993	563	0	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1994	547	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
1995	507	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	9	517
1996	507	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	9	517
1997	522	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	2	536
1998	538	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
1999	541	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
2000	807	0	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	820
2001	793	0	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	809
2002	815	2	8	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	832
2003	815	2	8	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	832
2004	817	1	8	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	839
2005	799	0	9	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	818
2006	840	2	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	859
2007	824	2	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	14	852
2008	804	2	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	18	835
2009	813	1	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	22	845
2010	765	3	3	16	3	n/a	n/a	23	813
2011	695	3	6	30	1	2	14	0	751
2012	666	1	5	28	1	1	13	0	715
2013	700	3	5	33	2	1	12	0	756
2014	707	3	6	29	2	1	18	0	766
2015	713	2	6	31	3	1	23	0	779
2016	678	2	6	30	2	1	23	0	742
2017	631	5	5	36	2	0	28	0	707
2018	605	6	6	34	2	0	20	0	673
2019	591	5	5	29	4	0	27	0	661
2020	587	5	3	37	1	0	22	0	655
2021	534	4	2	29	1	0	19	0	589
2022	588	6	4	25	1	0	17	0	641
2023	605	5	2	39	0	0	17	0	668

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	382	23.0	16.6	11.3
1989	361	25.0	14.4	11.9
1990	377	25.0	15.0	14.1
1991	365	24.3	15.0	14
1992	353	20.1	17.5	14.4
1993	582	26.4	22.0	12
1994	554	27.6	20.1	15.3
1995	517	27.1	19.1	12.2
1996	517	27.1	19.1	12.2
1997	536	27.8	19.3	11
1998	545	28.7	19.0	14.5
1999	548	29.2	18.8	18.6
2000	820	44.1	18.6	18.3
2001	809	43.1	18.8	17.9
2002	832	44.5	18.7	23.2
2003	832	44.5	18.7	23.2
2004	839	44.5	18.9	22.1
2005	818	44.9	18.2	24.2
2006	859	44.9	19.1	27
2007	852	n/a	n/a	29.5
2008	835	46.2	18.1	31.2
2009	845	45.5	18.6	32.2
2010	813	45.0	18.0	39.5
2011	751	40.1	18.7	37
2012	715	39.5	18.1	36.6
2013	756	40.0	18.9	39.9
2014	766	40.0	19.1	44.9
2015	779	41.0	19.0	44.7
2016	742	42.0	17.6	45
2017	707	40.0	17.6	46.5
2018	673	38.0	17.7	49.8
2019	661	40.0	16.5	48.7
2020	655	39.4	16.6	49.5
2021	589	38.1	15.4	46.5
2022	641	42.1	15.2	42.4
2023	668	42.6	15.6	47.6

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	382	23.0	16.6	11.3
1989	361	25.0	14.4	11.9
1990	377	25.0	15.0	14.1
1991	365	24.3	15.0	14
1992	353	20.1	17.5	14.4
1993	582	26.4	22.0	12
1994	554	27.6	20.1	15.3
1995	517	27.1	19.1	12.2
1996	517	27.1	19.1	12.2
1997	536	27.8	19.3	11
1998	545	28.7	19.0	14.5
1999	548	29.2	18.8	18.6
2000	820	44.1	18.6	18.3
2001	809	43.1	18.8	17.9
2002	832	44.5	18.7	23.2
2003	832	44.5	18.7	23.2
2004	839	44.5	18.9	22.1
2005	818	44.9	18.2	24.2
2006	859	44.9	19.1	27
2007	852	n/a	n/a	29.5
2008	835	46.2	18.1	31.2
2009	845	45.5	18.6	32.2
2010	813	45.0	18.0	39.5
2011	751	40.1	18.7	37
2012	715	39.5	18.1	36.6
2013	756	40.0	18.9	39.9
2014	766	40.0	19.1	44.9
2015	779	41.0	19.0	44.7
2016	742	42.0	17.6	45
2017	707	40.0	17.6	46.5
2018	673	38.0	17.7	49.8
2019	661	40.0	16.5	48.7
2020	655	39.4	16.6	49.5
2021	589	38.1	15.4	46.5
2022	641	42.1	15.2	42.4
2023	668	42.6	15.6	47.6

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	$332 (4.3%)	$7,336 (95.7%)	$7,668
2020	$178 (2.3%)	$7,630 (97.7%)	$7,808
2021	$820 (8.6%)	$8,760 (91.4%)	$9,580
2022	$636 (7.1%)	$8,305 (92.9%)	$8,940

Data source: Indiana 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 262^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 336^th of 1016 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Elementary School)	58.2	40.9	17.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Community School Corp)	58.2	40.9	17.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Tipton Elementary School)	76.5	60.9	15.6%
3rd Grade Math (Tipton Community School Corp)	76.5	60.9	15.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Elementary School)	51.2	45.3	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Community School Corp)	51.2	45.3	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Tipton Elementary School)	61.4	49.1	12.3%
4th Grade Math (Tipton Community School Corp)	61.4	49.1	12.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Tipton Elementary School)	50.4	46.2	4.2%
4th Grade Science (Tipton Community School Corp)	50.4	46.2	4.2%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Elementary School)	55.7	42.3	13.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Community School Corp)	55.7	42.3	13.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Tipton Elementary School)	60.4	49.6	10.9%
5th Grade Math (Tipton Community School Corp)	60.4	49.6	10.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tipton Elementary School)	58.5	51.4	7.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tipton Community School Corp)	58.5	51.4	7.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	661	668	1.1%
African American	5	5
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	29	39	34.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	591	605	2.4%
Two or More Races	27	17	37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.7%	47.6%	1.1%

Schools Near Tipton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tipton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1099 S Main St	Tipton	46072	Tipton County	Tipton Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 675-7397	668	43	15.6	47.6%	605 (90.6%)	5 (0.7%)	39 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	60.6	405^th of 1010 public elementary schools	59.9%		67.2	336^th of 1016 public elementary schools	66.9%	69	46.2	39.6	31.7		38.9	62.6	56.8	44.6		54.5	37.6	$8,940	$636	$8,305
Tri Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2115 W 500 N	Sharpsville	46068	Tipton County	Tri-Central Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 963-5885	377	25	15.3	45.4%	346 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	54.2	478^th of 1010 public elementary schools	52.7%		54.9	479^th of 1016 public elementary schools	52.9%	1	29.0	40.0	56.3		42.0	35.5	30.9	46.9		38.1	51.6	$8,826	$634	$8,192
Hamilton Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	25350 State Road 19	Arcadia	46030	Hamilton County	Hamilton Heights School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 984-3547	901	53	17.1	33.2%	830 (92.1%)	7 (0.8%)	27 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.9%)	53.3	489^th of 1010 public elementary schools	51.6%		56.6	468^th of 1016 public elementary schools	53.9%	21	31.5	43.5			37.8	54.9	46.3			50.4		$8,069	$518	$7,550
Elwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	940 N 19th St	Elwood	46036	Madison County	Elwood Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 552-7381	445	23	19.3	55.5%	388 (87.2%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)								(n/a)												$9,031	$1,461	$7,570
Elwood Intermediate School	Public	3-6	1207 N 19th St	Elwood	46036	Madison County	Elwood Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 552-7378	416	31	13.4	57.5%	344 (82.7%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.1%)	21.4	795^th of 1010 public elementary schools	21.3%		18.9	826^th of 1016 public elementary schools	18.7%	31	25.5	17.9	17.1	21.1	20.4	35.3	22.3	18.2	28.1	26.2	18.2	$9,205	$1,573	$7,631
Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5500 Wea Dr	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Taylor Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 453-3800	513	26	19.7	77.8%	322 (62.8%)	78 (15.2%)	41 (8.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.3%)	22.4	787^th of 1010 public elementary schools	22.1%		19.2	825^th of 1016 public elementary schools	18.8%	38	21.1	20.3			20.7	30.6	36.7			33.8		$8,544	$1,027	$7,516
Sheridan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	24795 Hinesley Rd	Sheridan	46069	Hamilton County	Sheridan Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 758-4491	502	31	16.1	44.4%	458 (91.2%)	6 (1.2%)	18 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	55.9	464^th of 1010 public elementary schools	54.1%		65.1	357^th of 1016 public elementary schools	64.9%	107	42.9	47.1	35.1		41.9	52.8	44.7	36.8		45.2	37.7	$10,399	$478	$9,921
Maple Crest STEM Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 W Lincoln Rd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(765) 455-8080	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	71.4	279^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.4%					(n/a)	35.3	55.6			45.7	64.7	61.1			62.9
Hinkle Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	595 S Harbour Dr	Noblesville	46062	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 776-0840	927	66	14.1	18.8%	809 (87.3%)	20 (2.2%)	48 (5.2%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.2%)	86.7	106^th of 1010 public elementary schools	89.5%		80.4	180^th of 1016 public elementary schools	82.3%	74	56.7	60.6	61.3		59.6	63.1	68.8	61.3		64.6	59.2	$9,898	$432	$9,466
Boulevard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 W Blvd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8070	378	23	16.8	57.4%	230 (60.8%)	39 (10.3%)	41 (10.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	66 (17.5%)	42.4	598^th of 1010 public elementary schools	40.8%		39.9	634^th of 1016 public elementary schools	37.6%	36	30.0	44.4	26.8		33.1	46.0	48.9	28.6		40.4	30.4	$10,315	$2,504	$7,811

Frequently Asked Questions about Tipton Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Tipton Elementary School attend?

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What is the racial makeup of Tipton Elementary School?

Students at Tipton Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Tipton Elementary School a good school?

Tipton Elementary School ranks 405^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tipton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 668 students attended Tipton Elementary School.

What district is Tipton Elementary School in?

Tipton Community School Corp

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