Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two excellent elementary schools: Carroll Elementary School and Pink Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the FRISCO ISD.
Carroll Elementary School has a regular student population of 551 with a 12.3 students/teacher ratio while Pink Elementary School has 564 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.2 students/teacher ratio.
Carroll Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 91 in student achievement, 94 in school progress and 95 in closing performance gaps. It scored 94 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Pink Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 93 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 94 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 95 |
| Overall | 94 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Carroll Elementary School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Pink Elementary School’s only distinction designation is in Post-Secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Carroll Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 66.06% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (15.79%), Asians (11.43%), Two or More Races (3.63%), African Americans (2.72%) and Native Americans (0.36%).
The student population at Pink Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 44.15%, followed by Asians (33.16%), Hispanics (9.75%), African Americans (6.56%), Two or More Races (6.03%) and Native Americans (0.35%).
Based on household incomes, Carroll Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 45.01% compared to 10.99% at Pink Elementary School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Carroll Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 65.88% of its student population compared to 18.26% at Pink Elementary School.
In addition, Carroll Elementary School has 66.61% bilingual students, 7.44% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.97% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Pink Elementary School with 17.20% bilingual students, 7.45% gifted and talented students and 17.20% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.72% | 15 |
| Hispanic | 66.06% | 364 |
| White | 15.79% | 87 |
| Asian | 11.43% | 63 |
| Native American | 0.36% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.63% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 551 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 45.01% | 248 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 65.88% | 363 |
| Total Students | 100% | 551 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.56% | 37 |
| Hispanic | 9.75% | 55 |
| White | 44.15% | 249 |
| Asian | 33.16% | 187 |
| Native American | 0.35% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6.03% | 34 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 564 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 10.99% | 62 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.26% | 103 |
| Total Students | 100% | 564 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 66.61% | 367 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.44% | 41 |
| Special Education | 13.97% | 77 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.23% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 551 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 17.20% | 97 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.45% | 42 |
| Special Education | 17.20% | 97 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.70% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 564 |
45 teachers employed at Carroll Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 3.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.4 years. The 37 teachers at Pink Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 7.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Carroll Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Pink Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Carroll Elementary School there are 44 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Pink Elementary School there are 35 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 4.00% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.22% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.78% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 36.89% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.89% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.70% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.51% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 41.51% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.78% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.81% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.70% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 97.78% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 2.22% | 1 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 94.88% | 35 |
| Male Teachers | 5.39% | 2 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
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