Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spears Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spears 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
Spears Elementary School's student population of 687 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spears Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spears Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#1135 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
32%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spears Elementary School's ranking?
Spears Elementary School is ranked #1135 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Spears Elementary School often compared to?
Spears Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Spears Elementary School?
687 students attend Spears Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Spears Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spears Elementary School?
Spears Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spears Elementary School offer ?
Spears Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spears Elementary School part of?
Spears Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
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