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Leadership Prep School

Summary:

Leadership Prep School is a public charter elementary school in Frisco, Texas, serving around 500 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. This high-performing school stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, diverse student population, and consistent statewide recognition.

One of the key factors that differentiates Leadership Prep School is its racial diversity, with a significant Asian student population (44.6%) compared to the surrounding Allen Elementary (13.39%) and Purefoy Elementary (57.98%). This diversity is accompanied by strong academic performance, with Leadership Prep School consistently outperforming the state average on STAAR tests in both reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 60.2% of 3rd-grade students and 77.78% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively.

Leadership Prep School's exceptional performance has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools. The school's success is particularly notable among certain student subgroups, such as African American and Special Education students, who consistently rank in the top 10% and 5%, respectively, of their peers in Texas. While Leadership Prep School outperforms the state average, nearby Nichols Elementary and Sparks Elementary in the Frisco Independent School District also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, suggesting that the district as a whole is providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

 8500 Teel Pkwy
       Frisco, TX  75034

(972) 294-6921

District: Leadership Prep School

SchoolDigger Rank:
524th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,927 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
44.6%
White:
21.2%
African American:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leadership Prep School ranks better than 88.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Leadership Prep School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (44.6%), White (21.2%), African American (14.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leadership Prep School is 18.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leadership Prep School is $6,927.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Leadership Prep School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks Leadership Prep School 67th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leadership Prep School

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Rank History for all students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 93.58 58th 4206 98.6%
2013 89.77 230th 4221 94.6%
2014 90.05 192nd 4260 95.5%
2015 90.79 158th 4320 96.3%
2016 88.69 290th 4286 93.2%
2017 92.74 275th 4329 93.6%
2018 93.19 247th 4359 94.3%
2021 92.01 320th 4578 93.0%
2022 75.32 936th 4581 79.6%
2023 88.26 443rd 4647 90.5%
2024 86.26 524th 4675 88.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.54 233rd 1046 77.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.06 367th 3558 89.7%
2021 86.59 200th 3799 94.7%
2022 80.47 364th 3952 90.8%
2023 98.54 32nd 4086 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.74 412th 4306 90.4%
2021 88.96 378th 4499 91.6%
2022 76.76 821st 4561 82.0%
2023 87.78 412th 4588 91.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.03 398th 3106 87.2%
2021 80.81 271st 3006 91.0%
2023 68.19 952nd 2980 68.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 2243rd 4240 47.1%
2021 78.57 421st 4331 90.3%
2022 79.79 441st 4461 90.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.49 131st 4319 97.0%
2021 92.45 267th 4498 94.1%
2022 70.39 1099th 4563 75.9%
2023 86.22 471st 4585 89.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.67 282nd 1005 71.9%
2021 73.60 205th 967 78.8%
2022 61.78 385th 957 59.8%
2023 69.58 291st 1015 71.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.91 17th 2483 99.3%
2021 80.88 225th 2444 90.8%
2022 81.52 229th 2421 90.5%
2023 93.30 76th 2443 96.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.28 1252nd 4168 70.0%
2021 76.51 628th 4329 85.5%
2022 62.23 1327th 4376 69.7%
2023 88.43 259th 4401 94.1%
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Rank History for White students at Leadership Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.53 762nd 3127 75.6%
2021 47.04 1608th 3082 47.8%
2022 17.50 2799th 3082 9.2%
2023 33.66 2243rd 3106 27.8%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Open Quote Awesome school! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 20, 2018

Open Quote Education is the focus here. I have two kids in the School 2nd and 4th. They have learned to program, and feel highly involved. It has a lot less of the drama that seems to be in the Public Schools. The older grades 6th up seem to get transients, or trouble makers from other schools, but that seems to be changing more and more every year, as the LPS kids are filling in the upper classes from within their ranks. The school ranks really well in academics. I hope to see them expand into some sports, band if they can pull it off. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Open Quote Would give zero stars if there as an option to do so. Claimed to understand Asperger's and that they have several children walking the halls who do well here. BIG FAT LIE. The WORST school EVER. Discriminated against my son due to his disability. The principal of the upper school has no tolerance for any child that has any kind of disability - especially if you are high functioning autistic. Interesting to note, the special education director has NO special education training and the principal has 9 years but could not intelligently speak on Asperger's or understand how the disorder can manifest. Run as far away from this school as you can. They suspend and expel any student that does not fit the mold of a neurotypical child but will take the state/federal funds that are to be used for special education services and not deliver any of them. This is a pattern and they are going to be exposed for mistreating special education students. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 19, 2018

Open Quote I am a parent of 2 children at Leadership Prep School in Frisco, Texas. My experience has not been bad but it has not been that good. The good thing about Leadership is it is close to home within walking distance.......I wish there was more diversity in leadership and more creativity when educating the children. My husband and I have been debating on withdrawing our children but we decided to give it a full year to see if our hearts and mind would change. Sad to say it has not. I don't want to put anything negative out there so I will just say my children will not be returning next year. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 21, 2016

Open Quote Leadership prep is great! Teachers are wonderful...most of them, and I love the principal!! She takes great care of the school and also the kids. She treats them like her own!! I also love the uniforms...saves time everyday instead of picking out what to wear each day. This way all kids are looking and wearing the same.

The only downside is that I wish school has cafeteria and proper gymnasium for the kids. Hopefully in near future its in plan!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Leadership Prep School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 90 18 108 26 1 1 6 0 250
2013 120 24 156 36 2 0 12 0 350
2014 157 28 183 42 3 0 12 0 425
2015 194 39 204 65 2 0 16 0 520
2016 236 37 227 74 1 0 20 0 595
2017 160 42 217 58 4 0 19 0 500
2018 149 56 215 59 2 0 19 0 500
2019 136 48 228 66 2 0 20 0 500
2020 124 65 229 64 2 0 16 0 500
2021 109 64 242 64 4 0 17 0 500
2022 117 75 208 69 7 0 22 0 498
2023 106 71 223 68 7 0 25 0 500

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 Leadership Prep School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 250 11.7 21.3 8
2013 350 17.6 19.8 4.6
2014 425 22.7 18.6 4
2015 520 26.0 20.0 5.2
2016 595 36.0 16.5 3.7
2017 500 25.3 19.7 3
2018 500 26.0 19.1 2.4
2019 500 26.2 19.0 2.2
2020 500 24.2 20.6 3.2
2021 500 24.9 20.0 0.6
2022 498 26.4 18.8 1.6
2023 500 26.5 18.8 n/a

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 Leadership Prep School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 250 11.7 21.3 8
2013 350 17.6 19.8 4.6
2014 425 22.7 18.6 4
2015 520 26.0 20.0 5.2
2016 595 36.0 16.5 3.7
2017 500 25.3 19.7 3
2018 500 26.0 19.1 2.4
2019 500 26.2 19.0 2.2
2020 500 24.2 20.6 3.2
2021 500 24.9 20.0 0.6
2022 498 26.4 18.8 1.6
2023 500 26.5 18.8 n/a

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 Leadership Prep School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $122 (1.7%) $7,064 (98.3%) $7,186
2020 $108 (1.6%) $6,749 (98.4%) $6,857
2021 $160 (2.3%) $6,767 (97.7%) $6,927

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leadership Prep School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students500500
African American4871
 47.9%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian228223
 2.2%
Hispanic6668
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White136106
 22.1%
Two or More Races2025
 25%

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Students at Leadership Prep School are 45% Asian, 21% White, 14% African American, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Leadership Prep School.

Leadership Prep School ranks 524th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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