Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Tibbals Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tibbals Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tibbals Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tibbals Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tibbals Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
5%
Hispanic
7%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tibbals Elementary School's ranking?
Tibbals Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tibbals Elementary School often compared to?
Tibbals Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T F Birmingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tibbals Elementary School?
613 students attend Tibbals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Tibbals Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tibbals Elementary School?
Tibbals Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tibbals Elementary School offer ?
Tibbals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Tibbals Elementary School part of?
Tibbals Elementary School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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