Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pecan Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pecan Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pecan Creek Elementary School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pecan Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pecan Creek Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#3411 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pecan Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Pecan Creek Elementary School is ranked #3411 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Pecan Creek Elementary School?
665 students attend Pecan Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Pecan Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecan Creek Elementary School?
Pecan Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pecan Creek Elementary School offer ?
Pecan Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pecan Creek Elementary School part of?
Pecan Creek Elementary School is part of Denton ISD School District.
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