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: Comstock Elementary School and Allen 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.
Comstock Elementary School has a regular student population of 680 with a 14.8 students/teacher ratio while Allen Elementary School has 676 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4 students/teacher ratio.
Comstock 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 93 in student achievement, 92 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 92 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, Allen Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 91 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 90 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 93 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 92 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Comstock Elementary School and Allen Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Comstock Elementary School. They make up for 46.03% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (28.24%), African Americans (10.15%), Hispanics (8.68%), Two or More Races (6.18%) and Native Americans (0.74%).
The student population at Allen Elementary School is also predominantly by Asians at 43.93%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.14%), Hispanics (10.21%), African Americans (8.14%), Two or More Races (7.69%) and Native Americans (0.89%).
Based on household incomes, the Comstock Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 8.38% compared to 9.91% at Allen 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, Comstock Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 19.41% of its student population compared to 13.76% at Allen Elementary School.
In addition, Comstock Elementary School has 18.53% bilingual students, 5.44% are in the gifted and talented program, while 15.74% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Allen Elementary School with 12.72% bilingual students, 7.10% gifted and talented students and 12.28% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.15% | 69 |
| Hispanic | 8.68% | 59 |
| White | 28.24% | 192 |
| Asian | 46.03% | 313 |
| Native American | 0.74% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 6.18% | 42 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 680 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 8.38% | 57 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 19.41% | 132 |
| Total Students | 100% | 680 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.14% | 55 |
| Hispanic | 10.21% | 69 |
| White | 29.14% | 197 |
| Asian | 43.93% | 297 |
| Native American | 0.89% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 7.69% | 52 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 676 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 9.91% | 67 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.76% | 93 |
| Total Students | 100% | 676 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 18.53% | 126 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.44% | 37 |
| Special Education | 15.74% | 107 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.18% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 680 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 12.72% | 86 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.10% | 48 |
| Special Education | 12.28% | 83 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.43% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 676 |
46 teachers employed at Comstock Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years. The 41 teachers at Allen Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 3.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Comstock Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Allen Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Comstock Elementary School there are 42 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Allen Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.14% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.10% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.36% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.43% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 14.97% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 4.84% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.75% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.55% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.84% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.26% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.32% | 42 |
| Male Teachers | 8.46% | 4 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
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