Little Elm ISD School District
School District · Little Elm, Texas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#667 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,462
$1,506 vs Texas median
District size
8,211 students
Much larger than Texas median
About Little Elm ISD
Little Elm ISD is a Little Elm, Texas school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 8,211 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $11,462 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Little Elm ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is D H Brent EL, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Little Elm ISD students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Little Elm ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Little Elm ISD with test data.
Schools in Little Elm ISD
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Little Elm
- Total Enrollment
- 8,211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 521
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Little Elm ISD?
Little Elm ISD has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Little Elm ISD?
The average composite rating for Little Elm ISD is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Little Elm ISD?
Little Elm ISD spends $11,462 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Little Elm ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Little Elm ISD is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Little Elm ISD?
D H Brent EL is the highest-rated school in Little Elm ISD with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Little Elm ISD?
Across schools in Little Elm ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Little Elm ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Little Elm ISD has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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