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KIPP TRUTH EL

1545 S EWING AVE, DALLAS, TX 75216KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Charter
484
Students
Total enrolled
$12,423
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 484 students in grades PK–04 in DALLAS, Texas.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,423 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
17.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

KIPP TRUTH EL is a mid-sized elementary in DALLAS, Texas, serving grades PK–04 with 484 students. The district invests $12,423 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at KIPP TRUTH EL

484
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution268 male · 216 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 452 students
Student Composition
48%
49%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino48%
Black49%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480026413357

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,423Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,423
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,466
Student Support$2,360
Administration$1,491
Operations$1,863
Other$1,242
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,423 spent per student, an estimated $5,503 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
75%
State government
75.2%
Local (property tax)
5.0%
Federal programs
19.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 93% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRIKIPP LEGACY PREPARATORYKIPP JOURNEY PRIKIPP DREAM PREP
+14 more
↓
Middle
KIPP MOSAIC ACADEMY SCHOOLKIPP JOURNEY COLLEGIATE SCHOOLKIPP SHARPSTOWN COLEGE PREPKIPP PLEASANT GROVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
↓
High School
KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATEKIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H SKIPP HOUSTON H SKIPP AUSTIN BRAVE
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyDallas County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictKIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (972)323-4210
NCES ID: 480026413357
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DALLAS seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elem
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRI
1,020 students · PK–05
● 43 opp92% FRL
Elem
KIPP LEGACY PREPARATORY
925 students · PK–04
● 35 opp93% FRL
Elem
KIPP JOURNEY PRI
920 students · PK–04
85% FRL
Elem
KIPP DREAM PREP
915 students · PK–04
● 40 opp93% FRL
Elem
KIPP SHARP PREP
904 students · PK–04
● 41 opp82% FRL
Elem
KIPP SHINE PREP
877 students · PK–04
● 43 opp91% FRL
Elem
KIPP UNITY PRI
877 students · PK–04
● 49 opp90% FRL
Elem
KIPP EXPLORE ACADEMY
836 students · PK–04
● 44 opp91% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1545 S EWING AVE, DALLAS, TX 75216
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.