At a glance
Reported students
621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437
Tipton Elementary School: 621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 621
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Tipton Elementary School
Tipton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tipton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Tipton Community School Corp. NCES reports 621 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tipton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.4%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tipton Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tipton High School
High · Grades 09–12
437 reported students
Tipton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
308 reported students
Public schools near Tipton Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Middle School Middle · Tipton Community School Corp | 06–08 | 308 | under 0.1 mi |
| Tipton High School High · Tipton Community School Corp | 09–12 | 437 | 0.2 mi |
| Tri Central Elementary Elementary · Tri-Central Community Schools | PK–05 | 397 | 7.2 mi |
| Tri Central Middle-High School High · Tri-Central Community Schools | 06–12 | 389 | 7.3 mi |
| Hamilton Heights High School High · Hamilton Heights School Corp | 09–12 | 710 | 7.4 mi |
| Hamilton Heights Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Heights School Corp | PK–04 | 889 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Elementary School
What grades does Tipton Elementary School serve?
Tipton Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tipton Community School Corp.
How many students attend Tipton Elementary School?
Tipton Elementary School reported 621 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 621 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tipton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 621 students and 39.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tipton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tipton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tipton Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tipton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tipton Elementary School in?
Tipton Elementary School is part of Tipton Community School Corp, based in Tipton, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tipton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tipton Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Tipton High School (0.2 mi), Tri Central Elementary (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.