John W and Margie Stipes Elementary

Stipes Elementary sits in the heart of Irving, a diverse and tightly-knit city wedged between Dallas and Fort Worth that has a strong sense of community despite often flying under the radar. The school serves a population that reflects Irving's rich cultural mix, and families here tend to be deeply invested in their kids' school experience even as the academic scores show there's room to grow. For families drawn to Irving's affordable neighborhoods, convenient access to DFW Airport, and genuinely multicultural community, Stipes can be a place where involvement and connection matter as much as rankings.