Purefoy Elementary School
Tel:
(469) 633-3875
Purefoy Elementary School serves 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Purefoy Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Purefoy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Purefoy Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 585 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Purefoy Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Purefoy Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #228 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 74% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Frisco Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Purefoy Elementary School is Lone Star High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Griffin Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Frisco Griffin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 867 students
0.4 miles
3703 Edorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900 0.4 6-8 867 - Frisco Pink Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 481 students
0.4 miles
3650 Overhill Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3500 0.4 K-5 481 - Frisco Newman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 813 students
0.5 miles
12333 Briar Ridge Rd
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-3975 0.5 K-5 813 - Frisco Boals Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 689 students
1.0 miles
2035 Jaguar Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3300 1.0 K-5 689 - Frisco Lone Star High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,131 students
1.0 miles
2606 Panther Creek Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5300 1.0 9-12 2,131
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