How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Metcalf Elementary | Tipps Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 855 | 980 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.2% | 86.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Metcalf Elementary | Tipps Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,693 | $10,693 |
| District | Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | Cypress-Fairbanks ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Metcalf Elementary | Tipps Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| African American | 20.4% | 18.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61.6% | 70.7% |
| Asian | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Metcalf Elementary | Tipps Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 292:1 | 452:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.1% | 19.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.