Top Rankings
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 17,375 students in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
40 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
24,386 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
1,866 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, which is ranked #668 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#672 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
58%
53%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
10%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,892 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,325 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$363 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$447 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,892
$13,387
Spending / Student
$18,325
$14,116
Best Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Mccoy Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 W Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-2000
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Rosemeade Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3550 Kimberly
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3000
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Blair Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14055 Heartside Dr
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-1000
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2115 Raintree
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1400
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1400
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
La Villita Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Camino Lago Way
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 968-6900
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 968-6900
Gr: K-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Las Colinas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Kinwest Pkwy
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-2200
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Rainwater Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1408 E Frankford
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-2800
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Freeman Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8757 Valley Ranch Pkwy
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-1700
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2915 Scott Mill Rd
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3400
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Blalack Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1706 Peters Colony
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3500
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Farmers Branch Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13521 Tom Field Rd
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-1600
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Riverchase Ele
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
272 S Macarthur Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
(972) 968-2900
Coppell, TX 75019
(972) 968-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3205 Dorchester Dr
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-1500
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-1500
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2525 Scott Mill Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1100
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Landry Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
265 Red River Trl
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-2100
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1709 E Belt Line Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-4400
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Pearl St
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1200
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Stark Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Josey Ln
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-3300
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Good Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Study Ln
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1900
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Field Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13551 Dennis Ln
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-3900
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Furneaux Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3210 Furneaux Rd
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-1800
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Bush Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Cowboys Pkwy
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-3700
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Polk Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Kelly Blvd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-4600
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Fyke Rd
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-5700
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 968-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Perry Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1300
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Mckamy Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3443 Briargrove Ln
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-2400
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Long Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Frankford
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 662-4100
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 662-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3678 Timberglen Rd
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-2600
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18110 Kelly Blvd
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-3200
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-3200
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Salazar District Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2416 Keller Springs Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5900
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Huie Special Educ Center
Alternative School
1820 Pearl St Building C
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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