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Little Elm Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,211 students in Little Elm Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Little Elm Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
8,211 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
521 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Little Elm Independent School District, which is ranked #793 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#772 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
454 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,143 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
53%
# Black Students
1,582 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
19%
13%
# White Students
2,517 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
31%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
476 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
222
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
623
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
563
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
631
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
596
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
625
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
562
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
611
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
604
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
645
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
721
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
622
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
599
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
587
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,168 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$128 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,168
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,614
$14,116
Best Little Elm Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prestwick Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Stonefield
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 947-9450
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 947-9450
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Waterside
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9454
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9454
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Lowell H Strike Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8798 Scottys Lake Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9457
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9457
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #44.
D H Brent Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Witt Rd
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9451
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9451
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Hackberry Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Snug Harbor
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 947-9453
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 947-9453
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Jerry R Walker Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
633 French Settlement
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Shahan Prairie
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9455
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9455
Grades: PK-5
| 975 students
Rank: #88.
Little Elm High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Walker Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9443
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9443
Grades: 9-12
| 2,529 students
Rank: #99.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Hart Rd
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9452
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9452
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Denton Co J J A E P
Alternative School
500 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Grades: 6
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Grades: PK
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Little Elm Independent School District?
Little Elm Independent School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,211 students.
What is the rank of Little Elm Independent School District?
Little Elm Independent School District is ranked #793 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Little Elm Independent School District?
38% of Little Elm Independent School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Little Elm Independent School District?
Little Elm Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Little Elm Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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