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#1302 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 15% in state

Carlena Chandler EL

Elementary School · Allen ISD · Allen, TX

An Allen ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1000 WATER OAK, Allen, TX 75002

  • Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$10,417
Chronic Absenteeism4.4%

Students at Carlena Chandler EL score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Carlena Chandler EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated986/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$129,306

Median home value

$403,800

Median rent

$1,967/mo

College educated

52%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bolin ELEnrollment path unverified7.6K–60.9 mi622Compare →
Alvis C Story ELEnrollment path unverified5.3K–61.1 mi618Compare →
Gem Express Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.5 mi24Compare →
Beverly Cheatham ELEnrollment path unverified8.6K–6Not available671Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Allen ISD

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#10 of 21
District spending per student
$10,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carlena Chandler EL is listed in ALLEN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carlena Chandler EL

Carlena Chandler EL is a public elementary school in Allen, TX, part of Allen ISD, serving approximately 780 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carlena Chandler EL

What grades does Carlena Chandler EL serve?

Carlena Chandler EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Carlena Chandler EL?

Carlena Chandler EL has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlena Chandler EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Carlena Chandler EL is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carlena Chandler EL rank in TX?

Carlena Chandler EL ranks #1,302 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Carlena Chandler EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Carlena Chandler EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Carlena Chandler EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlena Chandler EL has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Carlena Chandler EL a charter school?

No, Carlena Chandler EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carlena Chandler EL a Title I school?

No, Carlena Chandler EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlena Chandler EL?

35.1% of students at Carlena Chandler EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
780
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.4%
Area population (ZIP 75002)
73,295
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
39.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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