Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Robert L Puster Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert L Puster Elementary serves the northern part of McKinney, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert L Puster 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
Robert L Puster Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Robert L Puster 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 Robert L Puster Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#101 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert L Puster Elementary School's ranking?
Robert L Puster Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Robert L Puster Elementary School often compared to?
Robert L Puster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe V Hart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Robert L Puster Elementary School?
548 students attend Robert L Puster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Robert L Puster Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert L Puster Elementary School?
Robert L Puster Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert L Puster Elementary School offer ?
Robert L Puster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Robert L Puster Elementary School part of?
Robert L Puster Elementary School is part of Lovejoy Independent School District.
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