Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timpson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
55%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Timpson Elementary School?
304 students attend Timpson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Timpson Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timpson Elementary School?
Timpson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timpson Elementary School offer ?
Timpson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Timpson Elementary School part of?
Timpson Elementary School is part of Timpson Independent School District.
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