Serving 725 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Talley Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Talley Elementary School's student population of 725 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talley Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talley Elementary School is 0.24, which is less 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
#45 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
87%
5%
Hispanic
3%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talley Elementary School's ranking?
Talley Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Talley Elementary School often compared to?
Talley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcspedden Elementary School, Jim Spradley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Talley Elementary School?
725 students attend Talley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Talley Elementary School students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talley Elementary School?
Talley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Talley Elementary School offer ?
Talley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Talley Elementary School part of?
Talley Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
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