Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Purefoy 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 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: PUREFOY Elementary serves the west part of Frisco, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Purefoy 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
Purefoy Elementary School's student population of 606 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Purefoy 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 Purefoy Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#284 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-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 Purefoy Elementary School's ranking?
Purefoy Elementary School is ranked #284 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Purefoy Elementary School often compared to?
Purefoy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pink Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Purefoy Elementary School?
606 students attend Purefoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Purefoy Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Purefoy Elementary School?
Purefoy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Purefoy Elementary School offer ?
Purefoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Purefoy Elementary School part of?
Purefoy Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
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