Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
When we compared Kohlberg Elementary School, which is a part of EL PASO ISD, with Tippin Elementary School, which is a part of EL PASO ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Kohlberg Elementary School has a regular student population of 418 with a 11.2 students/teacher ratio while Tippin Elementary School has 784 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 students/teacher ratio.
Kohlberg Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 78 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 77 in closing performance gaps. It scored 81 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Tippin Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 92 in school progress, 91 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 78 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 77 |
| Overall | 81 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Tippin Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA). Kohlberg Elementary School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Kohlberg Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 88.28% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (7.89%), Two or More Races (2.39%), Asians (0.72%), African Americans (0.48%) and Native Americans (0.24%).
At Tippin Elementary School, Hispanics make up 72.32% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (14.67%), Asians (7.53%), African Americans (2.93%) and Two or More Races (2.30%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Kohlberg Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 62.68% compared to 28.19% at Tippin Elementary School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Kohlberg Elementary School has 112 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 26.79% of student population. Tippin Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 227 or about 28.95% of student population.
In addition, Kohlberg Elementary School has 24.16% bilingual students, 9.09% are in the gifted and talented program, while 25.36% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Tippin Elementary School with 27.42% bilingual students, 17.73% gifted and talented students and 14.29% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.48% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 88.28% | 369 |
| White | 7.89% | 33 |
| Asian | 0.72% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.24% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 10 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 418 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 62.68% | 262 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 26.79% | 112 |
| Total Students | 100% | 418 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.93% | 23 |
| Hispanic | 72.32% | 567 |
| White | 14.67% | 115 |
| Asian | 7.53% | 59 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.30% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 784 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 28.19% | 221 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 28.95% | 227 |
| Total Students | 100% | 784 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 24.16% | 101 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.09% | 38 |
| Special Education | 25.36% | 106 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.68% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 418 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 27.42% | 215 |
| Gifted & Talented | 17.73% | 139 |
| Special Education | 14.29% | 112 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.96% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 784 |
37 teachers employed at Kohlberg Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 10.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.8 years. The 50 teachers at Tippin Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 11.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 15.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Kohlberg Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Tippin Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 17 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Kohlberg Elementary School there are 32 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
At Tippin Elementary School there are 44 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.38% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.44% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 45.16% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.20% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 16.13% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.69% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.94% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 33.46% | 17 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.83% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.65% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 16.14% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.97% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.17% | 33 |
| Male Teachers | 11.83% | 4 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 87.01% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 12.99% | 7 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
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