Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, D H Brent Elementary School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: D H Brent Elementary serves the northeast part of Little Elm, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living around 1.1 miles from the school and the furthest edge being 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
D H Brent Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
D H Brent Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D H Brent Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#3935 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 D H Brent Elementary School's ranking?
D H Brent Elementary School is ranked #3935 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are D H Brent Elementary School often compared to?
D H Brent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Point Elementary School, Hackberry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend D H Brent Elementary School?
541 students attend D H Brent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of D H Brent Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D H Brent Elementary School?
D H Brent Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D H Brent Elementary School offer ?
D H Brent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is D H Brent Elementary School part of?
D H Brent Elementary School is part of Little Elm Independent School District.
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