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Little Elm H S

High School · Little Elm ISD · Little Elm, TX

A Little Elm ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1900 WALKER LN, Little Elm, TX 75068

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation29.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$11,462
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at Little Elm H S score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Little Elm H S 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average557/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Elm), 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

$126,341

Median home value

$386,300

Median rent

$2,161/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
29.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
11 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Ray Braswell H SEnrollment path unverified6.39–122.9 mi2,758Compare →
Panther Creek H SEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–123.4 mi1,166Compare →
Leadership Prep School SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified4.35–123.5 mi881Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Little Elm ISD

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$11,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Little Elm H S is listed in LITTLE ELM ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Little Elm H S

Little Elm H S is a public high school in Little Elm, TX, part of Little Elm ISD, serving approximately 2,529 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,057 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Little Elm H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Little Elm High School is a public 6A school located in Little Elm, Texas, within the Little Elm Independent School District 2. The school's boys basketball team achieved a historic milestone by winning the 2026 UIL Boys Basketball 6A Division 2 State Championship, marking the first state title in the school's history 1. The Class of 2026 Top Ten graduates were recognized for their academic achievements and well-rounded experiences 1. The district has received multiple recognitions, including being named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas 1. It was also designated a Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction for the third consecutive year and named one of the nation's best school districts for music education by the NAMM Foundation for the fourth consecutive year 1. Additionally, Little Elm ISD is a NISE STEM Certified District 1. Administrative changes include the retirement of Athletic Director Michael Young after five years of leadership and the appointment of three new district leaders approved by the Board of Trustees in April 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.littleelmisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Little Elm H S

What grades does Little Elm H S serve?

Little Elm H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Little Elm H S?

Little Elm H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,529 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Elm H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Little Elm H S is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Little Elm H S rank in TX?

Little Elm H S ranks #5,057 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Little Elm H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Little Elm H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Little Elm H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Elm H S has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Little Elm H S a charter school?

No, Little Elm H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Little Elm H S a Title I school?

No, Little Elm H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Elm H S?

50.6% of students at Little Elm H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,529
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
148
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Denton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 75068)
70,562
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
35.6
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 75068; 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

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