William Lipscomb Elementary

Summary:

William Lipscomb Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 434 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William Lipscomb Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance generally below the district and state averages on STAAR tests. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (67.74%), with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (70.51%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This is in contrast to nearby high-performing schools like Lakewood Elementary, which has only 6.57% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high spending per student at William Lipscomb Elementary, the school's academic outcomes suggest challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing its resources.

The analysis of William Lipscomb Elementary reveals significant racial and socio-economic disparities within the school, with White and Special Education students outperforming African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socio-Economic Status students. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by its more disadvantaged student populations to improve overall academic outcomes. By learning from the practices and strategies employed by nearby high-performing schools, such as Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham, William Lipscomb Elementary may be able to identify opportunities for improvement and better support the learning and achievement of all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5801 Worth St
       Dallas, TX  75214-4645


(972) 794-7300

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2254th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,884 Help


Students who attend William Lipscomb Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    J L Long Middle
High:    Woodrow Wilson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.8%
White:
15.4%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details William Lipscomb Elementary ranks better than 51.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 47th among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at William Lipscomb Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.8%), White (15.4%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Lipscomb Elementary is 11.5, which is the 24th best among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Lipscomb Elementary is $13,884, which is the 29th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William Lipscomb Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks William Lipscomb Elementary 2254th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See William Lipscomb Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William Lipscomb Elementary

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Rank History for all students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 47.81 2359th 3884 39.3%
2010 39.96 2830th 3937 28.1%
2011 43.47 2773rd 4095 32.3%
2012 33.61 3228th 4206 23.3%
2013 30.80 3364th 4221 20.3%
2014 31.91 3307th 4260 22.4%
2015 36.07 3057th 4320 29.2%
2016 35.66 3029th 4286 29.3%
2017 43.31 2318th 4329 46.5%
2018 40.54 2514th 4359 42.3%
2019 41.21 2612th 4479 41.7%
2021 34.98 2843rd 4578 37.9%
2022 44.36 2477th 4581 45.9%
2023 36.55 3003rd 4647 35.4%
2024 48.38 2254th 4675 51.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.88 799th 3226 75.2%
2019 58.99 1130th 3333 66.1%
2021 42.51 1902nd 3446 44.8%
2022 46.51 1856th 3487 46.8%
2023 33.22 2625th 3556 26.2%
2024 32.86 2607th 3638 28.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.35 493rd 3558 86.1%
2019 82.06 263rd 3684 92.9%
2021 46.09 1636th 3799 56.9%
2022 60.67 1034th 3952 73.8%
2023 65.41 859th 4086 79.0%
2024 52.22 1746th 4261 59.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.66 2319th 4264 45.6%
2019 39.16 2839th 4309 34.1%
2021 43.32 2507th 4451 43.7%
2022 51.20 2071st 4477 53.7%
2023 30.53 3493rd 4521 22.7%
2024 43.69 2633rd 4560 42.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.41 3459th 4306 19.7%
2019 36.73 2891st 4348 33.5%
2021 36.94 2741st 4499 39.1%
2022 46.40 2375th 4561 47.9%
2023 35.66 3072nd 4588 33.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.22 2780th 3106 10.5%
2019 23.89 2840th 3184 10.8%
2021 33.43 2255th 3006 25.0%
2022 19.14 2721st 2958 8.0%
2023 11.50 2849th 2980 4.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.86 1937th 4240 54.3%
2019 46.21 2240th 4295 47.8%
2021 35.03 2973rd 4331 31.4%
2022 47.62 2267th 4461 49.2%
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Rank History for Male students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.58 1870th 4319 56.7%
2019 48.71 2087th 4357 52.1%
2021 34.56 2873rd 4498 36.1%
2022 42.36 2606th 4563 42.9%
2023 38.72 2839th 4585 38.1%
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Rank History for African American students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.69 1392nd 2483 43.9%
2019 35.67 1733rd 2515 31.1%
2021 49.72 1057th 2444 56.8%
2022 50.29 1074th 2421 55.6%
2023 28.42 1915th 2443 21.6%
2024 12.92 2356th 2421 2.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.83 2725th 4168 34.6%
2019 45.26 2295th 4188 45.2%
2021 36.80 2775th 4329 35.9%
2022 49.92 2099th 4376 52.0%
2023 29.98 3380th 4401 23.2%
2024 44.73 2439th 4431 45.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at William Lipscomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.12 463rd 3127 85.2%
2019 57.71 1244th 3142 60.4%
2022 54.19 1407th 3082 54.3%
2023 66.65 931st 3106 70.0%
2024 77.57 469th 3078 84.8%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 12, 2014

Open Quote We chose Lipscomb in 2008 for our then kinder student after much research. We now have two boys therre, loving learning and testing in the 95+ percentile on standardized tests. Lispcomb has great teachers and is getting more parent support every year. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 5, 2014

Open Quote this school used to be all about the community and neighbourhood and WANTED parental involvement. but as of this year it is just the exact OPPOSITE! staff members run parents and family out of the school and away from the campus and even went as far as to lock the gates around the entire school causing a fire hazard if there were to be an emergency. also the drop off and pick up procedures are deplorable. I have 2 sons at lipscomb one is in kinder and one is in 3rd grade and it is disgusting the way they FORCE us to line up to drop off and pick up our kids. i am transferring BOTH my sons as soon as the new principal signs off on the form. i DO NOT recommend this school to any one. the pta is also disgusting! Close Quote



Enrollment information for William Lipscomb Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 141 152 17 556 9 n/a n/a 0 875
1989 120 162 10 546 9 n/a n/a 0 847
1990 114 124 10 548 7 n/a n/a 0 803
1991 119 126 6 594 7 n/a n/a 0 852
1992 111 142 8 616 8 n/a n/a 0 885
1993 76 154 6 654 14 n/a n/a 0 904
1994 55 147 9 679 15 n/a n/a 0 905
1995 60 135 12 820 12 n/a n/a 0 1039
1996 60 135 12 820 12 n/a n/a 0 1039
1997 47 100 11 895 21 n/a n/a 0 1074
1998 28 47 8 539 11 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 31 53 9 537 3 n/a n/a 0 633
2000 25 38 9 475 6 n/a n/a 0 553
2001 23 31 5 491 9 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 17 21 6 429 6 n/a n/a 0 479
2003 17 21 6 429 6 n/a n/a 0 479
2004 13 23 5 396 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 13 33 6 375 9 n/a n/a 0 436
2006 15 21 7 362 5 n/a n/a 0 410
2007 13 25 2 322 2 n/a n/a 0 364
2008 15 22 5 288 4 n/a n/a 0 334
2009 30 26 4 318 5 n/a n/a 0 383
2010 39 35 5 360 6 n/a n/a 0 445
2011 62 28 7 387 3 0 1 0 488
2012 63 32 8 426 3 0 0 0 532
2013 63 40 5 449 4 1 0 0 562
2014 55 27 9 433 2 0 1 0 527
2015 47 28 7 424 0 0 3 0 509
2016 51 51 7 405 1 0 6 0 521
2017 39 50 9 404 1 0 6 0 509
2018 53 50 6 395 0 0 7 0 511
2019 45 39 2 357 0 0 8 0 451
2020 59 43 1 343 1 0 15 0 462
2021 49 35 0 299 1 1 17 0 402
2022 63 42 1 288 2 1 15 0 412
2023 64 57 2 294 1 1 15 0 434
2024 63 50 1 274 1 1 20 0 410

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 William Lipscomb Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 875 39.0 22.4 n/a
1989 847 n/a n/a n/a
1990 803 50.0 16.0 n/a
1991 852 49.5 17.2 n/a
1992 885 51.2 17.2 84.7
1993 904 52.0 17.4 90.9
1994 905 51.0 17.7 89.5
1995 1039 57.9 17.9 89.2
1996 1039 57.9 17.9 89.2
1997 1074 52.5 20.5 80.2
1998 633 31.9 19.8 78.5
1999 633 30.0 21.1 90.5
2000 553 30.2 18.3 88.4
2001 559 31.0 18.0 91.6
2002 479 30.3 15.8 90
2003 479 30.3 15.8 90
2004 442 28.0 15.8 95.7
2005 436 26.5 16.5 94.5
2006 410 23.8 17.2 92.4
2007 364 25.0 14.6 95.1
2008 334 25.0 13.4 93.7
2009 383 24.5 15.6 88.8
2010 445 28.3 15.7 89.2
2011 488 30.5 16.0 87.9
2012 532 32.0 16.6 82.3
2013 562 32.0 17.5 86.3
2014 527 30.5 17.2 86.9
2015 509 32.0 15.9 86.1
2016 521 33.0 15.7 89.6
2017 509 34.0 14.9 89.2
2018 511 30.0 17.0 85.5
2019 451 30.0 15.0 83.1
2020 462 31.0 14.8 76.6
2021 402 35.0 11.4 75.1
2022 412 28.0 14.6 72.6
2023 434 27.0 16.0 70.5
2024 410 35.4 11.5 70.5

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 William Lipscomb Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 875 39.0 22.4 n/a
1989 847 n/a n/a n/a
1990 803 50.0 16.0 n/a
1991 852 49.5 17.2 n/a
1992 885 51.2 17.2 84.7
1993 904 52.0 17.4 90.9
1994 905 51.0 17.7 89.5
1995 1039 57.9 17.9 89.2
1996 1039 57.9 17.9 89.2
1997 1074 52.5 20.5 80.2
1998 633 31.9 19.8 78.5
1999 633 30.0 21.1 90.5
2000 553 30.2 18.3 88.4
2001 559 31.0 18.0 91.6
2002 479 30.3 15.8 90
2003 479 30.3 15.8 90
2004 442 28.0 15.8 95.7
2005 436 26.5 16.5 94.5
2006 410 23.8 17.2 92.4
2007 364 25.0 14.6 95.1
2008 334 25.0 13.4 93.7
2009 383 24.5 15.6 88.8
2010 445 28.3 15.7 89.2
2011 488 30.5 16.0 87.9
2012 532 32.0 16.6 82.3
2013 562 32.0 17.5 86.3
2014 527 30.5 17.2 86.9
2015 509 32.0 15.9 86.1
2016 521 33.0 15.7 89.6
2017 509 34.0 14.9 89.2
2018 511 30.0 17.0 85.5
2019 451 30.0 15.0 83.1
2020 462 31.0 14.8 76.6
2021 402 35.0 11.4 75.1
2022 412 28.0 14.6 72.6
2023 434 27.0 16.0 70.5
2024 410 35.4 11.5 70.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for William Lipscomb Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,579 (14.7%) $9,175 (85.3%) $10,754
2020 $1,512 (13.1%) $9,998 (86.9%) $11,510
2021 $1,459 (10.5%) $12,425 (89.5%) $13,884

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Lipscomb Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2612th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3003rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (William Lipscomb Elementary)3759
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William Lipscomb Elementary)3342
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (William Lipscomb Elementary)2931
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (William Lipscomb Elementary)5138
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (William Lipscomb Elementary)5025
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (William Lipscomb Elementary)440
 44%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (William Lipscomb Elementary)3848
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (William Lipscomb Elementary)4637
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (William Lipscomb Elementary)1715
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (William Lipscomb Elementary)7717
 60%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (William Lipscomb Elementary)2514
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3119
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students451434
 3.8%
African American3957
 46.2%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic357294
 17.6%
Pacific Islander01
White4564
 42.2%
Two or More Races815
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.1%70.5%
 12.6%


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William Lipscomb Elementary ranks 2254th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at William Lipscomb Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 15% White, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend William Lipscomb Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : J L Long Middle
High : Woodrow Wilson High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 410 students attended William Lipscomb Elementary.


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