Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Isbell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Isbell Elementary covers approximately 1.6 square miles in the eastern part of Frisco, TX, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.7 miles to the school's edge, extending up to 1.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isbell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Isbell Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Isbell family commits to inspiring students to be enthusiastic lifelong learners.
School Rankings
Isbell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isbell Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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
#320 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
61%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-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 Isbell Elementary School's ranking?
Isbell Elementary School is ranked #320 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Isbell Elementary School often compared to?
Isbell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcspedden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Isbell Elementary School?
612 students attend Isbell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Isbell Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Isbell Elementary School?
Isbell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Isbell Elementary School offer ?
Isbell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Isbell Elementary School part of?
Isbell Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
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