Top Rankings
Little Elm Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,036 students in Little Elm Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Little Elm Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
8,036 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
539 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Little Elm Independent School District, which is ranked #719 of all 1,193 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 89% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#690 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
54%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
30%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,477 is higher than the state median of $13,399. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$128 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,477
$13,399
Spending / Student
$15,954
$14,129
Best Little Elm Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prestwick Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Stonefield
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 947-9450
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 947-9450
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Waterside
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9454
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9454
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
D H Brent Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Witt Rd
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9451
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9451
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Lowell H Strike Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8798 Scotty's Lake Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9457
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9457
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Jerry R Walker Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
633 French Settlement
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Shahan Prairie
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9455
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9455
Gr: PK-5 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Hackberry Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Snug Harbor
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 947-9453
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 947-9453
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Little Elm High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Walker Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9443
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9443
Gr: 9-12 | 2,519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Hart Rd
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9452
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9452
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Little Elm Independent School District?
Little Elm Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,036 students.
What is the rank of Little Elm Independent School District?
Little Elm Independent School District is ranked #719 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Little Elm Independent School District?
38% of Little Elm Independent School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Little Elm Independent School District?
Little Elm Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Little Elm Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
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