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William Lipscomb Elementary

Q: Is William Lipscomb Elementary a good school?

William Lipscomb Elementary ranks 978 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

978^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

William Lipscomb Elementary is a PK-5 school in the Lakewood/East Dallas area serving 387 students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), and it has recently emerged as a standout turnaround story, jumping from the 35th percentile statewide in 2022-2023 to the 79th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating.

What truly sets Lipscomb apart is its exceptional performance for students from low-income backgrounds. With over 76% of its students economically disadvantaged, the school ranks in the 88th percentile for serving this subgroup—a stark contrast to nearby schools. For example, Lakewood Elementary (99th percentile overall) serves a much wealthier population (under 10% free/reduced lunch), while schools with similar poverty rates like Mount Auburn Steam Academy (92.88% poverty, 57th percentile) and Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary (94.52% poverty, 33rd percentile) do not achieve the same results. Lipscomb proves that high poverty does not have to mean low performance. The school also excels in 3rd-grade math, with 74.47% of students proficient compared to the district average of 42.39%, and it spends more per student ($13,884) than Lakewood ($10,624) or Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham ($10,556), suggesting effective resource allocation for its higher-needs population.

While Lipscomb has strong foundations in reading and early math, it faces two key challenges. First, 5th-grade math is a persistent weakness, with only 46.15% of students proficient in 2025-2026, below the state average. Second, the school must address a significant equity gap in serving its African American students. Overall, Lipscomb is a rising star in a polarized neighborhood—sitting between elite Lakewood Elementary and struggling schools like Cesar Chavez Learning Center (7th percentile)—and is the only school in the area showing a clear, rapid upward trajectory, making it a compelling option for families seeking a strong, improving school.

387

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,848

Per pupil spending ?

76.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5801 Worth St
Dallas, TX 75214-4645

(972) 794-7300

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend William Lipscomb Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	J L Long Middle
High:	Woodrow Wilson High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.9%

White:

14.2%

African American:

14.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 29th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (62% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 50 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg48%

Texas avg50%

978^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 50 pts since 2016

From bottom 29% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 149Elementary Schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

441^st of 951Dallas Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.1	978 of 4627	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	68.2	1205 of 4651	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	48.4	2275 of 4710	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.5	3003 of 4647	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.4	2477 of 4581	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.0	2843 of 4578	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.2	2612 of 4479	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.5	2514 of 4359	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.3	2318 of 4329	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.7	3029 of 4286	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.1	3057 of 4320	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.9	3307 of 4260	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	30.8	3364 of 4221	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	33.6	3228 of 4206	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	43.5	2773 of 4095	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	40.0	2830 of 3937	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	47.8	2359 of 3884	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	15.9	1799 of 1905	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.9	2378 of 2443	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	28.4	1915 of 2443	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	50.3	1074 of 2421	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.7	1057 of 2444	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.7	1733 of 2515	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.7	1392 of 2483	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	47.6	2267 of 4461	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.0	2973 of 4331	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.2	2240 of 4295	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.9	1937 of 4240	54.3%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	42.8	1642 of 2918	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.9	2629 of 3668	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.2	2625 of 3556	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	46.5	1856 of 3487	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.5	1902 of 3446	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.0	1130 of 3333	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.9	799 of 3226	75.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	1023 of 4575	77.6%	★★★★☆
2025	58.1	1373 of 3744	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.1	2426 of 4658	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.7	3072 of 4588	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.4	2375 of 4561	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.9	2741 of 4499	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.7	2891 of 4348	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.4	3459 of 4306	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	2112 of 3075	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.7	1990 of 2619	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	11.5	2849 of 2980	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	19.1	2721 of 2958	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	33.4	2255 of 3006	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.9	2840 of 3184	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.2	2780 of 3106	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.4	751 of 4413	83.0%	★★★★☆
2025	62.1	1133 of 3644	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.7	2463 of 4465	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.0	3380 of 4401	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	49.9	2099 of 4376	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.8	2775 of 4329	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.3	2295 of 4188	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.8	2725 of 4168	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.6	522 of 4520	88.5%	★★★★☆
2025	65.0	982 of 3705	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	43.7	2654 of 4594	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.5	3493 of 4521	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.2	2071 of 4477	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.3	2507 of 4451	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.2	2839 of 4309	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.7	2319 of 4264	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	1093 of 4582	76.1%	★★★★☆
2025	67.0	1024 of 3739	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	41.4	2727 of 4647	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.7	2839 of 4585	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.4	2606 of 4563	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.6	2873 of 4498	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.7	2087 of 4357	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.6	1870 of 4319	56.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	1104 of 4301	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	50.9	1517 of 3549	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	1757 of 4292	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	859 of 4086	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	60.7	1034 of 3952	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	46.1	1636 of 3799	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.1	263 of 3684	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	72.4	493 of 3558	86.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	499 of 3006	83.4%	★★★★☆
2025	84.2	236 of 2612	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	77.6	471 of 3108	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	66.6	931 of 3106	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	54.2	1407 of 3082	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.7	1244 of 3142	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.1	463 of 3127	85.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)88th percentile+10 vs school

White (2026)83rd percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)83rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)78th percentile~ school

Male (2026)76th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)74th percentile-5 vs school

At Risk (2022)49th percentile+3 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)44th percentile-30 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)31st percentile-48 vs school

African American (2025)6th percentile-69 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading63%+8 vs state

Mathematics61%+14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, September 12, 2014

We chose Lipscomb in 2008 for our then kinder student after much research. We now have two boys therre, loving learning and testing in the 95+ percentile on standardized tests. Lispcomb has great teachers and is getting more parent support every year. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 5, 2014

this school used to be all about the community and neighbourhood and WANTED parental involvement. but as of this year it is just the exact OPPOSITE! staff members run parents and family out of the school and away from the campus and even went as far as to lock the gates around the entire school causing a fire hazard if there were to be an emergency. also the drop off and pick up procedures are deplorable. I have 2 sons at lipscomb one is in kinder and one is in 3rd grade and it is disgusting the way they FORCE us to line up to drop off and pick up our kids. i am transferring BOTH my sons as soon as the new principal signs off on the form. i DO NOT recommend this school to any one. the pta is also disgusting! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
William Lipscomb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5801 Worth St	Dallas	75214	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-7300	387	28	13.8	76.7%	55 (14.2%)	54 (14.0%)	259 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	74.1	978^th of 4627 public elementary schools	78.9%		68.2	1205^th of 4651 public elementary schools	74.1%	227	75.0							63.4	62.3	62.2				74.5	60.0	46.2					$13,848
East Grand Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6211 E Grand Ave	Dallas	75223	Dallas County	Cityscape Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 824-4747	816	42	19.2	96.9%	14 (1.7%)	115 (14.1%)	678 (83.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	39.3	2807^th of 4627 public elementary schools	39.3%		49.8	2149^th of 4651 public elementary schools	53.8%	658	33.3	52.2	46.7					29.7	56.1	58.0	49.2	36.1	50.0	30.6	34.4	52.3	36.2	13.5	46.6	37.5	$12,324
Solar Prep For Boys At John F Kennedy	Public	PK, KG-8	1802 Moser Ave	Dallas	75206	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-7100	449	34	13.2	49.4%	125 (27.8%)	66 (14.7%)	229 (51.0%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.2%)	80.3	755^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.7%		84.8	577^th of 4651 public elementary schools	87.6%	178							92.9	74.4	53.5	73.9	71.1	70.5	72.1	70.0	55.8	65.2	55.3		61.0	53.5	$11,577
Mount Auburn Steam Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	6012 E Grand Ave	Dallas	75223	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-8500	548	40	13.8	92.9%	19 (3.5%)	44 (8.0%)	470 (85.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	52.7	1974^th of 4627 public elementary schools	57.3%		41	2706^th of 4651 public elementary schools	41.8%	732	40.0	56.3	30.8					49.0	46.8	60.7				48.4	48.1	47.2					$11,738
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4550 Worth St	Dallas	75246	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-8600	292	22	13.0	94.5%	20 (6.8%)	56 (19.2%)	202 (69.2%)	6 (2.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	34.6	3116^th of 4627 public elementary schools	32.7%		28.1	3546^th of 4651 public elementary schools	23.8%	430	45.5	50.0	23.1	40.0				47.4	40.0	64.7				36.0	35.0	26.9					$14,778
Oran M Roberts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4919 Grand Ave	Dallas	75223	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-8700	340	25	13.8	97.4%	9 (2.6%)	35 (10.3%)	286 (84.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	23.6	3840^th of 4627 public elementary schools	17.0%		12.6	4390^th of 4651 public elementary schools	5.6%	550	43.3	73.1	40.0					54.2	21.9	36.7				43.1	22.4	24.4					$11,663
Geneva Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5895 Goodwin Ave	Dallas	75206	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-7400	380	31	12.2	48.7%	143 (37.6%)	52 (13.7%)	156 (41.1%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.3%)	76.9	870^th of 4627 public elementary schools	81.2%		67.3	1247^th of 4651 public elementary schools	73.2%	377								62.0	69.2	80.9				54.0	53.9	55.3					$14,452
Cesar Chavez Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1710 N Carroll	Dallas	75204	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-1000	541	37	14.8	99.3%	13 (2.4%)	284 (52.5%)	218 (40.3%)	7 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	14.6	4315^th of 4627 public elementary schools	6.7%		19	4080^th of 4651 public elementary schools	12.3%	235	40.0	37.5	30.0	28.6	66.7	22.2		8.1	27.3	46.3				13.5	31.9	33.3					$12,314
Eduardo Mata Montessori School	Public	PK, KG-8	7420 La Vista	Dallas	75204	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-7500	720	51	14.2	66.7%	123 (17.1%)	46 (6.4%)	528 (73.3%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	51.3	2044^th of 4627 public elementary schools	55.8%		51.1	2073^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	55.4%	29	9.1	50.0	50.0	0.0			57.8	57.4	52.9	56.5	62.3	64.4	61.9	40.9	46.5	25.3	44.2		51.4	28.1	$11,085
Lakewood Elementary	Public	K-5	3000 Hillbrook St	Dallas	75214	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 749-7300	1,067	62	17.2	9.6%	802 (75.2%)	19 (1.8%)	160 (15.0%)	24 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (5.6%)	98.6	31^st of 4627 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.3	46^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.0%	15								87.4	87.7	90.2				86.4	87.0	88.1					$9,816

Frequently Asked Questions about William Lipscomb Elementary

How many students attend William Lipscomb Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 387 students attended William Lipscomb Elementary.

What schools do graduates of William Lipscomb Elementary attend?

Students who attend William Lipscomb Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : J L Long Middle
High : Woodrow Wilson High School

What district is William Lipscomb Elementary in?

Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

Is William Lipscomb Elementary a good school?

William Lipscomb Elementary ranks 978^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of William Lipscomb Elementary?

Students at William Lipscomb Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 14% White, 14% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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