Serving 787 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 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
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 and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Spears Elementary School's student population of 787 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spears Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spears Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#1540 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
27%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
30%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
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 Spears Elementary School's ranking?
Spears Elementary School is ranked #1540 out of 8,079 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Spears Elementary School?
787 students attend Spears Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Spears Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 ISD School District.
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