Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alton Boyd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alton Boyd Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Allen, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.6 miles to the school and the furthest edge being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alton Boyd Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alton Boyd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alton Boyd 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
#4724 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alton Boyd Elementary School's ranking?
Alton Boyd Elementary School is ranked #4724 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alton Boyd Elementary School often compared to?
Alton Boyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alvis C Story Elementary School, Beverly Cheatham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alton Boyd Elementary School?
393 students attend Alton Boyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Alton Boyd Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alton Boyd Elementary School?
Alton Boyd Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alton Boyd Elementary School offer ?
Alton Boyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alton Boyd Elementary School part of?
Alton Boyd Elementary School is part of Allen Independent School District.
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