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#2896 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 34% in state

Carroll EL

Elementary School · Frisco ISD · Frisco, TX

A Frisco ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4380 THRONE HALL DR, Frisco, TX 75034

  • Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$10,217
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Carroll EL score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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 Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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

43.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Carroll 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,107/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frisco), 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

$107,945

Median home value

$679,500

Median rent

$1,730/mo

College educated

63.3%

Homeownership

40.2%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75034; 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
Creme De La CremePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi15Compare →
Primrose School of Frisco at Main and TeelPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi14Compare →
Fisher ELEnrollment path unverified7.9K–51.1 mi675Compare →
Founders Classical Academy - FriscoCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–121.1 mi1,038Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Frisco ISD

Schools in district
77
Rank in district
#61 of 72
District spending per student
$10,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carroll EL is listed in FRISCO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carroll EL

Carroll EL is a public elementary school in Frisco, TX, part of Frisco ISD, serving approximately 554 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,896 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carroll EL

What grades does Carroll EL serve?

Carroll EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Carroll EL?

Carroll EL has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Carroll EL is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carroll EL rank in TX?

Carroll EL ranks #2,896 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Carroll EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Carroll EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Carroll EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carroll EL has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Carroll EL a charter school?

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

Is Carroll EL a Title I school?

No, Carroll EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

43.1% of students at Carroll 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Denton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 75034)
51,059
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
36.1
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 75034; 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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