Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gunstream 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 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gunstream Elementary serves the eastern part of Frisco, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the zone edge being about 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gunstream Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gunstream Elementary School's student population of 725 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
725 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gunstream Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunstream Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1052 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
52%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-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 Gunstream Elementary School's ranking?
Gunstream Elementary School is ranked #1052 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gunstream Elementary School often compared to?
Gunstream Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gunstream Elementary School?
725 students attend Gunstream Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gunstream Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gunstream Elementary School?
Gunstream Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gunstream Elementary School offer ?
Gunstream Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gunstream Elementary School part of?
Gunstream Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
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