- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, TX
Kipp Truth Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Truth Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480026410552Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Truth Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #23 of 24
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Truth Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Truth Academy ranks #23 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026410552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Kipp Truth Academy shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 480026410552 · Dallas, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
440 enr · 16.9:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Truth Academy shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Truth Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Mosaic Pr
Kipp Mosaic Pri
1,092 students
- Kipp Sharp Pre
Kipp Sharp Prep
1,078 students
- Kipp Connect H
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
1,056 students
- Kipp Journey P
Kipp Journey Pri
1,052 students
- Kipp Unity Pri
Kipp Unity Pri
1,050 students
- This school
Kipp Truth Academy
440 students
What this shows Kipp Truth Academy reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Truth Academy compares
Kipp Truth Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 46.4%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Kipp Truth Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Kipp Texas Public Schools reports $13,447 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Truth Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Truth Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Truth Academy
How many students attend Kipp Truth Academy?
Kipp Truth Academy has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Truth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Truth Academy is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Truth Academy?
93.6% of students at Kipp Truth Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Truth Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Truth Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Truth Academy?
Kipp Truth Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Truth Academy rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Truth Academy ranks #23 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Truth Academy, Kipp Texas Public Schools also operates Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students), Kipp Sharp Prep (1,078 students), and Kipp Connect Houston Pri (1,056 students). See the Kipp Texas Public Schools district page for the complete list.