Lone Star International Academy

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Lone Star International Academy ranks 615 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lone Star International Academy is a high-performing public charter elementary school in Plano, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently outperformed the state average in academic assessments and earned a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools.

Lone Star International Academy's academic excellence is evident in its exceptional STAAR test scores, with 80.65% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 4 and 5 stars, indicating some variability in performance, but it still outperforms nearby public schools in the Plano Independent School District and Frisco Independent School District. For example, Lone Star International Academy's 3rd-grade STAAR Reading proficiency rate was 80.65%, compared to 64.1% for Plano ISD and 71.87% for Frisco ISD.

The school's diverse student population has shifted over the years, with a decrease in the percentage of White and Asian students and an increase in African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, Lone Star International Academy serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 1.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as seen in its exceptional performance among specific student groups, such as male students ranking 127 out of 4,585 Texas elementary schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

5301 Democracy Dr
Plano, TX 75024

(972) 244-7220

District: Lone Star Language Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
615^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,318

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 174

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.8%

White:

29.3%

African American:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lone Star International Academy ranks better than 86.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lone Star International Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (44.8%), White (29.3%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lone Star International Academy is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Lone Star International Academy employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lone Star International Academy is $8,318.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lone Star International Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lone Star International Academy 615^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lone Star International Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Asian students:

African American students:

White students:

Lone Star Language Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lone Star Language Academy 57^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lone Star International Academy

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Rank History for all students at Lone Star International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	85.80	485^th	4479	89.2%
2021	69.15	1156^th	4578	74.7%
2022	87.50	449^th	4581	90.2%
2023	90.53	355^th	4647	92.4%
2024	83.96	615^th	4675	86.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lone Star International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.24	637^th	3556	82.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Lone Star International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	79.37	708^th	4499	84.3%
2022	81.68	616^th	4561	86.5%
2023	82.02	625^th	4588	86.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Lone Star International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	78.02	706^th	4357	83.8%
2021	57.50	1612^th	4498	64.2%
2022	92.87	215^th	4563	95.3%
2023	95.25	127^th	4585	97.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lone Star International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	39.29	641^st	967	33.7%
2022	67.47	285^th	957	70.2%
2023	67.61	328^th	1015	67.7%
2024	68.39	298^th	1035	71.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Lone Star International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.96	1134^th	2421	53.2%

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Rank History for White students at Lone Star International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.16	1708^th	3082	44.6%
2022	61.11	1126^th	3082	63.5%
2023	73.29	652^nd	3106	79.0%
2024	71.78	697^th	3078	77.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Lone Star International Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	21	25	49	15	1	111
2019	56	25	64	24	2	171
2020	61	28	77	21	3	190
2021	82	19	86	15	4	206
2022	49	16	69	11	1	146
2023	51	25	78	14	6	174

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 Lone Star International Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	111	8.4	13.1	3.6
2019	171	15.7	10.8	0
2020	190	14.9	12.7	3.2
2021	206	15.8	12.9	1.5
2022	146	19.4	7.5	2.1
2023	174	12.7	13.6	1.7

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 Lone Star International Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	111	8.4	13.1	3.6
2019	171	15.7	10.8	0
2020	190	14.9	12.7	3.2
2021	206	15.8	12.9	1.5
2022	146	19.4	7.5	2.1
2023	174	12.7	13.6	1.7

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 Lone Star International Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$835 (5.7%)	$13,823 (94.3%)	$14,658
2020	$109 (1.0%)	$10,641 (99.0%)	$10,751
2021	$119 (1.4%)	$8,199 (98.6%)	$8,318

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lone Star International Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 485^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 355^th of 4647 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lone Star International Academy)	53	82	29%
3rd Grade Reading (Lone Star Language Academy)	53	82	29%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lone Star International Academy)	71	88	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lone Star Language Academy)	71	88	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Lone Star International Academy)	64	78	14%
4th Grade Reading (Lone Star Language Academy)	64	78	14%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lone Star International Academy)	55	56	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lone Star Language Academy)	55	56	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	171	174	1.8%
African American	25	25
American Indian	0	0
Asian	64	78	21.9%
Hispanic	24	14	41.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	56	51	8.9%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	1.7%	1.7%

Schools Near Lone Star International Academy

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lone Star International Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5301 Democracy Dr	Plano	75024	Collin County	Lone Star Language Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 244-7220	174	13	13.6	1.7%	51 (29.3%)	25 (14.4%)	14 (8.0%)	78 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	84	615^th of 4675 public elementary schools	86.8%		90.5	355^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.4%	260								80.7	75.0	75.0	71.0	55.0	65.0	20.0	$8,318	$119	$8,199
Brinker Elementary	Public	K-5	3800 John Clark Pkwy	Plano	75093	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-0500	595	44	13.5	38.7%	170 (28.6%)	99 (16.6%)	202 (33.9%)	95 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	91	334^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.9%		91.5	325^th of 4647 public elementary schools	93.0%	9	34.4	36.0	43.8	12.5	16.0	64.7	5.9	65.3	68.9	83.9	66.7	60.8	80.7	47.3	$9,488	$448	$9,040
Haun Elementary	Public	K-5	4500 Quincy Ln	Plano	75024	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-1600	600	42	14.3	19.2%	156 (26.0%)	60 (10.0%)	73 (12.2%)	266 (44.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.7%)	86.1	532^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	88.6%		79.4	786^th of 4647 public elementary schools	83.1%	254								75.9	58.8	77.4	70.5	51.6	72.9	39.1	$8,655	$234	$8,421
Gulledge Elementary	Public	K-5	6801 Preston Meadow Dr	Plano	75024	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-1300	767	49	15.6	14.6%	117 (15.3%)	57 (7.4%)	76 (9.9%)	477 (62.2%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.2%)	96.1	141^st of 4675 public elementary schools	97.0%		93.1	262^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	94.4%	121								80.5	72.3	85.5	68.0	73.0	87.8	64.1	$8,252	$333	$7,918
Riddle Elementary	Public	K-5	8201 Robinson Rd	Plano	75024	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3200	813	45	17.9	8.1%	41 (5.0%)	46 (5.7%)	42 (5.2%)	654 (80.4%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.5%)	89.9	377^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.9%		92.9	272^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	94.1%	105								71.6	68.5	83.6	64.6	62.6	80.9	38.2	$8,401	$584	$7,818
Daffron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 Preston Meadow Dr	Plano	75093	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 752-0900	554	44	12.7	43.0%	102 (18.4%)	60 (10.8%)	257 (46.4%)	96 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)	67.1	1242^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	73.4%		85.9	534^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.5%	708	11.9	34.2	25.8	9.5	23.7	16.1	3.2	38.7	56.6	64.1	36.7	54.7	75.0	37.5	$10,403	$716	$9,687
Centennial Elementary	Public	K-5	2609 Ventura Dr	Plano	75093	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-0700	502	36	13.8	13.5%	179 (35.7%)	55 (11.0%)	44 (8.8%)	199 (39.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)	94.9	181^st of 4675 public elementary schools	96.1%		95.6	156^th of 4647 public elementary schools	96.6%	25								89.3	81.8	78.8	73.8	87.0	77.4	41.2	$8,686	$231	$8,455
Barksdale Elementary	Public	K-5	2424 Midway	Plano	75093	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-0100	551	38	14.6	16.7%	198 (35.9%)	67 (12.2%)	81 (14.7%)	173 (31.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.3%)	97.6	78^th of 4675 public elementary schools	98.3%		96.5	113^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.6%	35								86.0	84.3	82.2	74.5	76.4	86.7	68.9	$8,821	$383	$8,438
Hightower Elementary	Public	K-5	2601 Decatur Dr	Plano	75093	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-1800	477	37	12.9	22.0%	175 (36.7%)	56 (11.7%)	82 (17.2%)	137 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	93.1	255^th of 4675 public elementary schools	94.5%		93.8	227^th of 4647 public elementary schools	95.1%	28								80.0	83.1	77.6	66.2	74.4	80.6	37.3	$9,872	$292	$9,580
Borchardt Elementary	Public	K-5	4300 Waskom Dr	Plano	75024	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-2800	684	38	17.8	9.8%	76 (11.1%)	49 (7.2%)	26 (3.8%)	500 (73.1%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	96.8	109^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.7%		96.3	123^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	97.4%	14								70.2	84.8	89.9	65.8	81.4	91.3	69.6	$7,750	$385	$7,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Lone Star International Academy

How many students attend Lone Star International Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Lone Star International Academy.

What district is Lone Star International Academy in?

Lone Star Language Academy

What is the racial makeup of Lone Star International Academy?

Students at Lone Star International Academy are 45% Asian, 29% White, 14% African American, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Lone Star International Academy a good school?

Lone Star International Academy ranks 615^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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