Life School Carrollton

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Life School Carrollton ranks 2582 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Life School Carrollton is a public charter elementary school serving 262 students in grades K-6 in Carrollton, Texas. The school is part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 757 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Life School Carrollton has a higher percentage of African American (41.6%) and Hispanic (35.88%) students compared to nearby public schools, which tend to have more diverse racial compositions. The school's STAAR test scores are generally lower than the state and nearby district averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 60% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. Life School Carrollton has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 2582-3525 out of 4578-4675 schools over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Plano ISD schools. The school also has a higher percentage of special education students and low socioeconomic status students compared to the surrounding schools.

Over the past three years, Life School Carrollton has seen a decline in enrollment and a shift in its racial makeup, with a decrease in the percentage of White and African American students and an increase in Hispanic students. The school's low performance is consistent across different student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, and White students, suggesting systemic challenges. The nearby public schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Plano ISD generally outperform Life School Carrollton on STAAR test scores and overall school rankings, despite serving similar demographic populations. Additionally, Life School Carrollton has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (60.69% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

2660 E Trinity Mills Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006

(469) 701-1355

District: Life School

SchoolDigger Rank:
2582^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,284

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.7%

African American:

35.7%

White:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Life School Carrollton ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Life School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Life School Carrollton has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Life School District. Student population at Life School Carrollton is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.7%), African American (35.7%), White (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Life School Carrollton is 15.7, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Life School District! (See more...)

Compare Life School Carrollton employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Life School Carrollton is $13,284, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Life School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Life School Carrollton:

SchoolDigger ranks Life School Carrollton 2582^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Life School Carrollton in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Life School:

SchoolDigger ranks Life School 757^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Life School Carrollton

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Rank History for all students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	24.75	3525^th	4578	23.0%
2022	35.63	3033^rd	4581	33.8%
2023	32.40	3252^nd	4647	30.0%
2024	43.69	2582^nd	4675	44.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.36	2527^th	3638	30.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	18.79	3736^th	3799	1.7%
2022	36.66	2522^nd	3952	36.2%
2023	37.55	2498^th	4086	38.9%
2024	38.68	2657^th	4261	37.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	30.26	3369^th	4451	24.3%
2022	34.61	3203^rd	4477	28.5%
2023	31.75	3412^th	4521	24.5%
2024	58.61	1584^th	4560	65.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	29.47	3226^th	4499	28.3%
2022	39.70	2783^rd	4561	39.0%
2023	31.92	3274^th	4588	28.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.48	4291^st	4331	0.9%
2022	40.89	2759^th	4461	38.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	25.35	3506^th	4498	22.1%
2022	35.27	3048^th	4563	33.2%
2023	35.16	3073^rd	4585	33.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	29.54	1888^th	2444	22.7%
2022	47.48	1179^th	2421	51.3%
2023	33.45	1713^th	2443	29.9%
2024	44.94	1278^th	2421	47.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.70	2336^th	4329	46.0%
2022	50.89	2032^nd	4376	53.6%
2023	53.43	1852^nd	4401	57.9%
2024	70.20	939^th	4431	78.8%

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Rank History for White students at Life School Carrollton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.63	2333^rd	3082	24.3%
2023	52.76	1499^th	3106	51.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Friday, October 14, 2022

Please be aware - do NOT send your child to this school. My grandson attended the school for two years and lost two years of education. The administration/teaching staff was severely lacking. When we moved our grandson to another school, we learned just how inferior Life School had been. When the new school ordered paperwork/documentation from Life School, it was found that the testing and other procedures were done incorrectly and had to be redone. Life School overall was the most inept educational institution that I have ever observed (I am an educator myself). Close Quote

Enrollment information for Life School Carrollton

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	27	95	2	56	2	8	190
2021	35	115	2	81	1	11	245
2022	42	116	1	80	1	15	255
2023	39	109	6	94	1	13	262
2024	36	86	2	103	1	13	241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Life School Carrollton

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	190	17.6	10.7	64.2
2021	245	17.8	13.7	49.4
2022	255	16.5	15.4	61.6
2023	262	17.6	14.8	60.7
2024	241	15.2	15.7	62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Life School Carrollton

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	190	17.6	10.7	64.2
2021	245	17.8	13.7	49.4
2022	255	16.5	15.4	61.6
2023	262	17.6	14.8	60.7
2024	241	15.2	15.7	62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Life School Carrollton

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,121 (7.7%)	$13,505 (92.3%)	$14,626
2021	$1,083 (8.2%)	$12,201 (91.8%)	$13,284

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Life School Carrollton

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Life School Carrollton	Public, Charter	K-6	2660 E Trinity Mills Rd	Carrollton	75006	Dallas County	Life School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 701-1355	241	15	15.7	62.2%	36 (14.9%)	86 (35.7%)	103 (42.7%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.4%)	43.7	2582^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	44.8%		32.4	3252^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	30.0%	670								60.0	41.0	37.0	73.3	44.4	36.8	14.8	33.3	7.4	$13,284	$1,083	$12,201
McKamy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3443 Briargrove Ln	Dallas	75287	Collin County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-2400	523	41	12.7	77.4%	21 (4.0%)	162 (31.0%)	308 (58.9%)	10 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	31.5	3343^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	28.5%		22.7	3842^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	17.3%	499	35.7	22.6	21.1	0.0	0.0	6.3	0.0	46.3	40.5	38.6		50.0	22.4	28.3		8.3	$12,061	$1,603	$10,459
Jerry R Junkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2808 Running Duke Dr	Carrollton	75006	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-2400	577	38	15.1	78.3%	32 (5.5%)	161 (27.9%)	351 (60.8%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	44.8	2495^th of 4675 public elementary schools	46.6%		53.8	1959^th of 4647 public elementary schools	57.8%	536	31.9	37.9	36.0	30.8	18.8	40.0	16.0	29.7	43.2	54.0		36.7	44.0	44.9		21.9	$11,786	$1,537	$10,250
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	18106 Marsh Ln	Dallas	75287	Collin County	Bridgeway Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 257-8883	125	6	20.1	68.8%	12 (9.6%)	48 (38.4%)	44 (35.2%)	17 (13.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	18.9	4095^th of 4675 public elementary schools	12.4%		19.1	4067^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.5%	28								13.3	22.2	50.0		20.0	11.1	33.3		33.3	$10,800	$280	$10,521
Sheffield Elementary	Public	K-5	18110 Kelly Blvd	Dallas	75287	Collin County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-3200	624	45	13.9	85.7%	25 (4.0%)	216 (34.6%)	351 (56.3%)	16 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	16.5	4218^th of 4675 public elementary schools	9.8%		11.4	4412^th of 4647 public elementary schools	5.1%	194	11.1	18.4	16.2	0.0	0.0	3.9	0.0	28.0	29.2	36.1		16.2	12.0	39.4		6.9	$11,865	$1,878	$9,987
Country Place Elementary	Public	K-5	2115 Raintree	Carrollton	75006	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-1400	379	30	12.7	44.6%	139 (36.7%)	41 (10.8%)	146 (38.5%)	20 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.4%)	78.5	806^th of 4675 public elementary schools	82.8%		78.7	813^th of 4647 public elementary schools	82.5%	7								69.1	69.7	65.2		52.7	48.5	57.1		42.0	$11,504	$1,313	$10,192
McWhorter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3678 Timberglen Rd	Dallas	75287	Collin County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-2600	651	45	14.3	88.6%	13 (2.0%)	234 (35.9%)	370 (56.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	25.2	3735^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.1%		13.2	4358^th of 4647 public elementary schools	6.2%	623	31.2	18.0	42.3	0.0	3.7	31.7	2.4	39.2	30.4	40.0		16.9	26.5	39.3		20.0	$10,735	$1,676	$9,059
Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2915 Scott Mill Rd	Carrollton	75007	Denton County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-3400	486	36	13.5	75.1%	44 (9.1%)	30 (6.2%)	395 (81.3%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	65.5	1311^th of 4675 public elementary schools	72.0%		71	1130^th of 4647 public elementary schools	75.7%	181	23.3	27.6	11.1	18.2	0.0	11.1	0.0	37.8	53.1	60.3		42.9	44.8	69.8		38.1	$11,781	$1,549	$10,232
Blanton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 Scott Mill Rd	Carrollton	75006	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-1100	468	40	11.6	81.0%	40 (8.5%)	28 (6.0%)	372 (79.5%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	44.7	2507^th of 4675 public elementary schools	46.4%		54.7	1908^th of 4647 public elementary schools	58.9%	599	22.2	16.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	40.0	45.7	43.4		38.6	41.5	43.4		25.9	$11,903	$1,649	$10,254
Mitchell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4223 Briargrove Ln	Dallas	75287	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 752-2800	753	51	14.7	67.7%	87 (11.6%)	180 (23.9%)	435 (57.8%)	20 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.1%)	60.8	1551^st of 4675 public elementary schools	66.8%		57.5	1725^th of 4647 public elementary schools	62.9%	174	25.9	30.2	34.9	10.3	9.5	14.3	8.1	67.7	50.0	46.4		60.3	37.5	53.6		21.1	$10,818	$712	$10,106

Frequently Asked Questions about Life School Carrollton

Is Life School Carrollton a good school?

Life School Carrollton ranks 2582^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Life School Carrollton?

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Life School Carrollton.

What is the racial makeup of Life School Carrollton?

Students at Life School Carrollton are 43% Hispanic, 36% African American, 15% White, 5% Two or more races.

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