KIPP Truth Elementary

Summary:

KIPP Truth Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 484 students in grades PK-4. The school has a predominantly minority student population, with 49.38% African American and 47.52% Hispanic students.

Despite being part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools district, KIPP Truth Elementary consistently performs below state and district averages on STAAR tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.92% of 3rd graders and 27.85% of 4th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.85% and 50.66% statewide. The school's STAAR Mathematics proficiency rates were even lower, at 16.22% for 3rd grade and 7.59% for 4th grade, compared to 40.86% and 44.67% statewide. As a result, KIPP Truth Elementary has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, ranking in the bottom 2-3% for the past four school years and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While nearby John Neely Bryan Elementary and Felix G. Botello Personalized Learning Elementary in the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) perform better, they still fall below state averages. KIPP Truth Elementary's high poverty rate, with 93.39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that factors beyond funding, such as instructional quality, school leadership, and student support services, may be contributing to the school's challenges. Despite consistent funding and varying student-teacher ratios, KIPP Truth Elementary's academic performance has remained low over the past four school years, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

1545 S Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75216

(972) 323-4210

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4550^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,953

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.8%

Hispanic:

42.7%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Truth Elementary ranks worse than 97.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 21^st among 22 ranked elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.8%), Hispanic (42.7%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Truth Elementary is 18.2, which is the 3^rd best among 22 elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Truth Elementary employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Truth Elementary is $10,953, which is the 5^th highest among 22 elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Truth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Truth Elementary 4550^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See KIPP Truth Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

KIPP Texas Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Texas Public Schools 717^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Truth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	7.13	4561^st	4578	0.4%
2022	4.28	4558^th	4581	0.5%
2023	3.24	4632^nd	4647	0.3%
2024	8.56	4550^th	4675	2.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	14.70	3369^th	3446	2.2%
2022	5.37	3477^th	3487	0.3%
2023	5.89	3543^rd	3556	0.4%
2024	11.13	3555^th	3638	2.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	20.30	3576^th	3799	5.9%
2022	12.21	3951^st	3952	0.0%
2023	12.67	4078^th	4086	0.2%
2024	44.82	2224^th	4261	47.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	9.16	4423^rd	4451	0.6%
2022	6.46	4450^th	4477	0.6%
2023	4.26	4508^th	4521	0.3%
2024	13.13	4388^th	4560	3.8%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	7.82	4479^th	4499	0.4%
2022	5.63	4530^th	4561	0.7%
2023	6.99	4535^th	4588	1.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.25	4247^th	4331	1.9%
2022	8.65	4426^th	4461	0.8%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	8.50	4463^rd	4498	0.8%
2022	4.97	4538^th	4563	0.5%
2023	2.45	4581^st	4585	0.1%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	14.74	2374^th	2444	2.9%
2022	15.53	2311^th	2421	4.5%
2023	11.04	2400^th	2443	1.8%
2024	15.77	2296^th	2421	5.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	11.60	4268^th	4329	1.4%
2022	6.67	4346^th	4376	0.7%
2023	5.16	4377^th	4401	0.5%
2024	15.70	4164^th	4431	6.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for KIPP Truth Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	16	316	0	249	1	10	592
2020	13	257	0	256	4	12	542
2021	10	261	0	215	3	11	500
2022	7	253	0	229	1	8	498
2023	4	239	0	230	2	9	484
2024	3	263	1	209	1	12	489

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 KIPP Truth Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	592	27.0	21.9	95.6
2020	542	23.0	23.5	96.9
2021	500	31.8	15.7	97.8
2022	498	22.0	22.5	97.2
2023	484	28.3	17.0	93.4
2024	489	26.8	18.2	96.7

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 KIPP Truth Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	592	27.0	21.9	95.6
2020	542	23.0	23.5	96.9
2021	500	31.8	15.7	97.8
2022	498	22.0	22.5	97.2
2023	484	28.3	17.0	93.4
2024	489	26.8	18.2	96.7

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 KIPP Truth Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,632 (15.5%)	$8,930 (84.5%)	$10,563
2020	$1,794 (16.1%)	$9,333 (83.9%)	$11,126
2021	$1,577 (14.4%)	$9,375 (85.6%)	$10,953

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Truth Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	592	484	18.2%
African American	316	239	24.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	249	230	7.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	4	75%
Two or More Races	10	9	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.6%	93.4%	2.2%

Schools Near KIPP Truth Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Truth Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	1545 S Ewing Ave	Dallas	75216	Dallas County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 323-4210	489	27	18.2	96.7%	3 (0.6%)	263 (53.8%)	209 (42.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	8.6	4550^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.7%		3.2	4632^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	0.3%	82								18.9	27.9					16.2	7.6								$10,953	$1,577	$9,375
Harrell Budd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2121 S Marsalis Ave	Dallas	75216	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-8400	450	29	15.7	93.3%	2 (0.4%)	112 (24.9%)	326 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	17.4	4164^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.9%		26.5	3599^th of 4647 public elementary schools	22.6%	565	3.9	35.5	54.6	0.0		0.0		4.0	10.8	33.3	13.0			18.8	32.8	45.7	14.8			9.3			$13,008	$1,603	$11,406
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School	Public	1-8	1515 Lynn Haven Ave	Dallas	75216	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-7500	313	22	13.9	78.9%	19 (6.1%)	82 (26.2%)	198 (63.3%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	93.4	233^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	95.0%		93.4	249^th of 4647 public elementary schools	94.6%	16	37.5						100.0	79.4	84.6	88.9	91.8	97.4	100.0	61.9	73.2	97.2	71.4		89.7	33.3	79.5	74.2	$10,804	$1,764	$9,041
Felix G Botello Personalized Learning Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	225 S Marsalis	Dallas	75203	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-4600	538	37	14.5	93.7%	9 (1.7%)	15 (2.8%)	513 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	65	1334^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.5%		70	1165^th of 4647 public elementary schools	74.9%	169	16.7		65.2			0.0		51.7	47.0	62.8				32.0	62.1	71.9				32.7			$11,196	$1,854	$9,342
John F Peeler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	810 S Llewellyn Ave	Dallas	75208	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-8300	335	24	14.2	93.4%	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.4%)	322 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	45.4	2458^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.4%		33.4	3199^th of 4647 public elementary schools	31.2%	741	42.9	55.6						56.4	42.4	37.8				51.1	35.0	46.2				10.8			$14,340	$1,323	$13,017
Cedar Crest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2020 Mouser St	Dallas	75203	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-7400	373	34	11.0	99.2%	2 (0.5%)	159 (42.6%)	199 (53.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	38.7	2886^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.3%		33.4	3197^th of 4647 public elementary schools	31.2%	311	9.5	68.4	60.0	16.7				27.6	56.3	43.8	45.7			27.9	38.7	44.1	39.1			21.2			$15,777	$2,196	$13,581
Academy Of Dallas	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2324 S Vernon Ave	Dallas	75224	Dallas County	Academy Of Dallas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 371-9600	354	16	22.1	92.1%	3 (0.8%)	244 (68.9%)	105 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5.4	4638^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.8%		4.7	4618^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.6%	20								11.1	8.7	23.8	27.5	11.8	19.4	11.1	0.0	4.8	7.7	8.8	6.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	$10,591	$1,770	$8,822
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2510 S Vernon Ave	Dallas	75224	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 442-6100	408	24	16.9	93.1%	3 (0.7%)	70 (17.2%)	326 (79.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	21.1	3976^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.0%		20.3	3990^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.1%	14								23.4	28.1	40.4				21.3	18.8	53.9				1.9			$10,467	$1,089	$9,378
Clinton P Russell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3031 S Beckley Ave	Dallas	75224	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-8300	526	38	13.8	94.1%	2 (0.4%)	66 (12.5%)	455 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	31.7	3333^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	28.7%		29.9	3406^th of 4647 public elementary schools	26.7%	73	14.0	35.9	21.7		50.0	16.7		23.3	25.0	42.9				33.3	36.6	48.0				5.3			$12,339	$2,042	$10,297
John Neely Bryan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2001 Deer Path Dr	Dallas	75216	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-8500	435	33	13.3	99.1%	2 (0.5%)	195 (44.8%)	232 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	17.5	4157^th of 4675 public elementary schools	11.1%		23.5	3799^th of 4647 public elementary schools	18.2%	358	6.7	40.0	12.5		0.0	0.0		21.9	44.7	18.4	18.8			18.2	32.7	33.3	6.7			0.0			$14,390	$1,882	$12,508

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Is KIPP Truth Elementary a good school?

KIPP Truth Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Truth Elementary?

Students at KIPP Truth Elementary are 54% African American, 43% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended KIPP Truth Elementary.

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