Is Jenny Preston Elementary a good school?

Yes! Jenny Preston Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 174 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Jenny Preston Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 828 students attended Jenny Preston Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Jenny Preston Elementary?

Students at Jenny Preston Elementary are 38% Asian, 33% White, 12% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Jenny Preston Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jenny Preston Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Walter & Lois Curtis Middle High : Allen High School

Jenny Preston Elementary

Summary:

Jenny Preston Elementary is a public elementary school in Allen, Texas, serving 828 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Allen Independent School District, which is ranked 61 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jenny Preston Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance. The school's STAAR test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 88.57% of 6th-grade students at Jenny Preston Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 79.88% in the district and 54.45% statewide. The school also boasts a diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (38.41% in 2022-2023) and strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, African American students, and special education students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Allen Independent School District and the McKinney Independent School District, Jenny Preston Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, student diversity, and subgroup performance. This exceptional quality and the school's focus on equity and inclusion make it an exemplary public elementary school that offers valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

2455 Hilliard Dr
Allen, TX 75013

(972) 908-8780

District: Allen Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,369

Students who attend Jenny Preston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
High:	Allen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 828

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

38.4%

White:

32.9%

African American:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jenny Preston Elementary ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (38.4%), White (32.9%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Allen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jenny Preston Elementary is 19.2, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Jenny Preston Elementary employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jenny Preston Elementary is $10,369, which is the 6^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jenny Preston Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Allen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Allen Independent School District (Isd) 61^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	98.36	50^th	4479	98.9%
2021	97.65	98^th	4578	97.9%
2022	94.12	209^th	4581	95.4%
2023	93.49	242^nd	4647	94.8%
2024	95.25	174^th	4675	96.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.97	41^st	1004	95.9%
2023	81.86	140^th	1099	87.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.93	646^th	3556	81.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	93.51	83^rd	3684	97.7%
2021	95.73	61^st	3799	98.4%
2022	90.75	143^rd	3952	96.4%
2023	86.84	247^th	4086	94.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.19	2368^th	4521	47.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	97.06	68^th	4348	98.4%
2021	96.34	119^th	4499	97.4%
2022	94.83	136^th	4561	97.0%
2023	92.56	227^th	4588	95.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	78.85	80^th	3184	97.5%
2021	78.67	420^th	3006	86.0%
2022	72.85	566^th	2958	80.9%
2023	74.70	433^rd	2980	85.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	97.78	28^th	4295	99.3%
2021	71.06	683^rd	4331	84.2%
2022	75.74	589^th	4461	86.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	98.37	39^th	4357	99.1%
2021	97.57	82^nd	4498	98.2%
2022	90.68	295^th	4563	93.5%
2023	92.18	244^th	4585	94.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	83.42	58^th	1009	94.3%
2021	82.43	96^th	967	90.1%
2022	77.87	128^th	957	86.6%
2023	75.98	169^th	1015	83.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	98.09	14^th	2515	99.4%
2021	88.45	132^nd	2444	94.6%
2022	85.97	174^th	2421	92.8%
2023	76.22	357^th	2443	85.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	91.43	184^th	4329	95.7%
2022	90.12	206^th	4376	95.3%
2023	77.12	636^th	4401	85.5%

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Rank History for White students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	87.98	179^th	3142	94.3%
2021	81.86	326^th	3082	89.4%
2022	69.97	770^th	3082	75.0%
2023	76.14	556^th	3106	82.1%

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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 Jenny Preston Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	284	31	152	29	8	1	26	531
2019	282	29	156	34	8	2	25	536
2020	285	28	157	43	6	1	27	547
2021	265	32	169	48	2	1	33	550
2022	273	50	183	60	2	1	49	618
2023	272	98	318	76	6	1	57	828

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 Jenny Preston Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	531	38.1	13.9	1.3
2019	536	37.6	14.2	2.8
2020	547	37.6	14.5	5.3
2021	550	39.8	13.8	7.6
2022	618	41.0	15.0	5.3
2023	828	43.0	19.2	8

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 Jenny Preston Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	531	38.1	13.9	1.3
2019	536	37.6	14.2	2.8
2020	547	37.6	14.5	5.3
2021	550	39.8	13.8	7.6
2022	618	41.0	15.0	5.3
2023	828	43.0	19.2	8

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 Jenny Preston Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$484 (5.1%)	$8,916 (94.9%)	$9,400
2020	$497 (5.1%)	$9,177 (94.9%)	$9,674
2021	$392 (3.8%)	$9,977 (96.2%)	$10,369

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenny Preston Elementary

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 242^nd of 4647 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Jenny Preston Elementary)	76	82	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))	66	71	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jenny Preston Elementary)	76	62	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))	71	67	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Jenny Preston Elementary)	79	75	4%
4th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))	65	70	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jenny Preston Elementary)	90	69	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))	70	69	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Jenny Preston Elementary)	90	76	14%
5th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))	77	76	1%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jenny Preston Elementary)	92	74	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))	82	75	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Jenny Preston Elementary)	78	59	19%
5th Grade Science (Allen Independent School District (Isd))	70	57	13%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Jenny Preston Elementary)	81	91	10%
6th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))	64	79	15%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jenny Preston Elementary)	96	88	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))	81	73	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	536	828	54.5%
African American	29	98	237.9%
American Indian	8	6	25%
Asian	156	318	103.8%
Hispanic	34	76	123.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	282	272	3.5%
Two or More Races	25	57	128%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.8%	8%	5.2%

Schools Near Jenny Preston Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
Jenny Preston Elementary	Public	K-6	2455 Hilliard Dr	Allen	75013	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 908-8780	828	43	19.2	8.0%	272 (32.9%)	98 (11.8%)	76 (9.2%)	318 (38.4%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (6.9%)	95.2	174^th of 4675 public elementary schools	96.3%		93.5	242^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	94.8%	68	75.0	79.3	81.6	88.6	67.7	70.1	79.0	83.8	50.9	$10,369	$392	$9,977
Jesse McGowen Elementary	Public	K-5	4300 Columbus Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-7500	578	37	15.7	35.3%	225 (38.9%)	110 (19.0%)	132 (22.8%)	53 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.9%)	63.8	1410^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.8%		69.4	1191^st of 4647 public elementary schools	74.4%	219	51.1	55.6	66.3		52.3	40.4	57.0		24.4	$9,967	$933	$9,034
Arthur H McNeil Elementary	Public	K-5	3650 Hardin Blvd	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 302-5200	372	33	11.4	48.4%	137 (36.8%)	119 (32.0%)	53 (14.2%)	21 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.8%)	37.7	2947^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.0%		50	2175^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.2%	772	38.6	54.1	44.4		24.3	32.8	37.0		25.9	$13,489	$895	$12,595
Lois Lindsey Elementary	Public	K-6	5730 Wilford Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 908-4007	809	49	16.6	18.7%	176 (21.8%)	97 (12.0%)	86 (10.6%)	389 (48.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.9%)	92.3	284^th of 4675 public elementary schools	93.9%		96.2	126^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.3%	158	70.1	77.6	79.3	83.5	63.2	62.4	73.9	76.0	50.0	$8,221	$454	$7,767
Beverly Cheatham Elementary	Public	K-6	1501 Hopewell Dr	Allen	75013	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 396-3016	804	45	18.0	13.2%	234 (29.1%)	62 (7.7%)	72 (9.0%)	401 (49.9%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.5%)	98.9	27^th of 4675 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.2	86^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.1%	59	87.6	88.4	90.3	96.1	79.8	94.7	92.2	85.6	68.0	$9,104	$583	$8,521
James And Margie Marion Elementary	Public	K-6	1595 Stablerun	Allen	75002	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 495-6784	519	35	14.8	19.7%	201 (38.7%)	61 (11.8%)	71 (13.7%)	145 (27.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.5%)	89.5	393^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	91.6%		91.1	337^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.7%	56	87.0	71.3	82.4	79.3	71.3	54.6	79.6	67.6	34.3	$9,903	$756	$9,147
Reuben Johnson Elementary	Public	K-5	3400 Ash Ln	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-6500	380	29	12.9	26.1%	199 (52.4%)	52 (13.7%)	63 (16.6%)	37 (9.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)	61.9	1494^th of 4675 public elementary schools	68.0%		78.3	834^th of 4647 public elementary schools	82.1%	660	55.9	52.6	53.7		52.9	44.2	49.3		29.9	$10,149	$1,142	$9,007
Valley Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	2800 Vly Creek Trl	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-4800	569	32	17.7	25.5%	342 (60.1%)	85 (14.9%)	81 (14.2%)	24 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.0%)	75.8	905^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.6%		80.9	734^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.2%	171	57.5	70.6	66.2		50.6	60.4	53.3		29.9	$10,503	$840	$9,663
Dr E T Boon Elementary	Public	K-6	1050 Comanche Dr	Allen	75013	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 747-3331	855	48	17.8	11.6%	282 (33.0%)	69 (8.1%)	96 (11.2%)	355 (41.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.6%)	97.8	69^th of 4675 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.1	167^th of 4647 public elementary schools	96.4%	98	78.3	80.4	87.2	88.3	81.7	78.4	91.5	88.3	62.4	$8,542	$404	$8,139
Kerr Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1325 Glendover Dr	Allen	75013	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 495-6765	738	44	16.6	15.4%	215 (29.1%)	89 (12.1%)	68 (9.2%)	321 (43.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.7%)	94.3	207^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.6%		95.7	153^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	96.7%	54	78.7	77.7	87.5	91.5	69.9	63.8	84.6	87.4	40.4	$8,638	$346	$8,292

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