Is Vaughn Elementary a good school?

Yes. Vaughn Elementary ranks in the top 8.9% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Vaughn Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 729 students attended Vaughn Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Vaughn Elementary?

Students at Vaughn Elementary are 36% White, 35% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Vaughn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Vaughn Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pioneer Heritage Middle High : Wakeland High School

Vaughn Elementary

Summary:

Vaughn Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Frisco Independent School District, serving 729 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance and a diverse student population.

Vaughn Elementary's academic achievements are truly impressive. The school's STAAR test scores significantly exceed state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 3rd-5th grade reading proficiency rates ranging from 78.9% to 82.03%, and math proficiency rates from 51.4% to 75%. Compared to other schools in the Frisco ISD, Vaughn Elementary is a standout performer, with a low student-teacher ratio and increasing per-student spending, indicating a strong commitment to educational resources. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger further underscores its exceptional academic standards.

While Vaughn Elementary's overall performance is exceptional, there are some disparities in the achievement of different student subgroups. The school's Asian and multi-racial students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 274-172 and 283-244 out of 1,015-957 and 1,099-1,004 Texas elementary schools, respectively. However, the performance of African American and Hispanic students, while still above the state average, is not as strong as the school's other subgroups. This suggests that Vaughn Elementary may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

3535 Guinn Gate Dr
Frisco, TX 75034

(469) 633-2575

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,764

Students who attend Vaughn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pioneer Heritage Middle
High:	Wakeland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 729

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.8%

Asian:

35.4%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vaughn Elementary ranks better than 91.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26^th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (35.8%), Asian (35.4%), Hispanic (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vaughn Elementary is 16.1, which is the 16^th best among 42 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Vaughn Elementary employs 45.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vaughn Elementary is $8,764, which is the 19^th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 30^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	93.48	228^th	4479	94.9%
2021	94.78	212^th	4578	95.4%
2022	90.84	318^th	4581	93.1%
2023	88.21	448^th	4647	90.4%
2024	88.75	415^th	4675	91.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.73	244^th	1004	75.7%
2023	69.73	283^rd	1099	74.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	77.64	383^rd	3333	88.5%
2021	37.61	2211^th	3446	35.8%
2022	89.21	148^th	3487	95.8%
2023	72.19	638^th	3556	82.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.55	465^th	3558	86.9%
2019	71.27	532^nd	3684	85.6%
2021	92.97	94^th	3799	97.5%
2022	83.41	299^th	3952	92.4%
2023	67.43	784^th	4086	80.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	77.71	524^th	4451	88.2%
2022	55.63	1777^th	4477	60.3%
2023	23.93	3887^th	4521	14.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	94.58	154^th	4306	96.4%
2019	93.00	195^th	4348	95.5%
2021	91.96	263^rd	4499	94.2%
2022	88.28	351^st	4561	92.3%
2023	81.28	653^rd	4588	85.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.25	206^th	3106	93.4%
2019	72.49	630^th	3184	80.2%
2021	80.53	287^th	3006	90.5%
2022	76.72	297^th	2958	90.0%
2023	71.38	697^th	2980	76.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.33	1233^rd	4240	70.9%
2019	46.48	2223^rd	4295	48.2%
2021	51.79	1714^th	4331	60.4%
2022	70.93	794^th	4461	82.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.04	225^th	4319	94.8%
2019	91.46	263^rd	4357	94.0%
2021	95.24	163^rd	4498	96.4%
2022	89.50	342^nd	4563	92.5%
2023	90.91	298^th	4585	93.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.23	337^th	1005	66.5%
2019	65.65	323^rd	1009	68.0%
2021	76.04	179^th	967	81.5%
2022	74.54	172^nd	957	82.0%
2023	70.52	274^th	1015	73.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.04	82^nd	2483	96.7%
2019	70.18	480^th	2515	80.9%
2021	78.33	271^st	2444	88.9%
2022	64.43	623^rd	2421	74.3%
2023	48.76	1116^th	2443	54.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	96.93	52^nd	4168	98.8%
2019	88.41	233^rd	4188	94.4%
2021	82.93	421^st	4329	90.3%
2022	76.43	649^th	4376	85.2%
2023	75.83	699^th	4401	84.1%

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Rank History for White students at Vaughn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.36	361^st	3127	88.5%
2019	78.71	459^th	3142	85.4%
2021	74.44	575^th	3082	81.3%
2022	68.10	857^th	3082	72.2%
2023	68.09	877^th	3106	71.8%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Vaughn Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	256	23	182	34	4	0	9	508
2018	277	30	209	41	2	0	13	572
2019	284	36	205	52	1	1	19	598
2020	316	58	216	77	2	2	26	697
2021	266	55	214	87	1	2	26	651
2022	261	79	239	72	3	2	44	700
2023	261	75	258	86	3	2	44	729

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 Vaughn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	508	35.6	14.2	0.8
2018	572	36.3	15.7	1.6
2019	598	39.2	15.2	4
2020	697	39.8	17.5	5.3
2021	651	41.2	15.7	6.1
2022	700	34.3	20.3	8.3
2023	729	45.2	16.1	11.5

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 Vaughn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	508	35.6	14.2	0.8
2018	572	36.3	15.7	1.6
2019	598	39.2	15.2	4
2020	697	39.8	17.5	5.3
2021	651	41.2	15.7	6.1
2022	700	34.3	20.3	8.3
2023	729	45.2	16.1	11.5

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 Vaughn Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$512 (6.4%)	$7,477 (93.6%)	$7,990
2020	$457 (5.7%)	$7,524 (94.3%)	$7,981
2021	$378 (4.3%)	$8,386 (95.7%)	$8,764

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vaughn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 228^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 448^th of 4647 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Vaughn Elementary)	64	71	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	73	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vaughn Elementary)	73	54	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	66	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Vaughn Elementary)	75	73	2%
4th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	73	9%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vaughn Elementary)	81	57	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	67	69	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Vaughn Elementary)	71	83	12%
5th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	75	80	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vaughn Elementary)	83	78	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	79	76	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Vaughn Elementary)	63	58	5%
5th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	69	56	13%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	598	729	21.9%
African American	36	75	108.3%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	205	258	25.9%
Hispanic	52	86	65.4%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	284	261	8.1%
Two or More Races	19	44	131.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4%	11.5%	7.5%

Schools Near Vaughn Elementary

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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
Vaughn Elementary	Public	K-5	3535 Guinn Gate Dr	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-2575	729	45	16.1	11.5%	261 (35.8%)	75 (10.3%)	86 (11.8%)	258 (35.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.0%)	88.7	415^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.1%		88.2	448^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.4%	33								79.8	78.9	82.0	67.9	51.4	75.0	36.7	$8,764	$378	$8,386
Leadership Prep School	Public, Charter	K-4	8500 Teel Pkwy	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Leadership Prep School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 294-6921	500	27	18.8		106 (21.2%)	71 (14.2%)	68 (13.6%)	223 (44.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)	86.3	524^th of 4675 public elementary schools	88.8%		88.3	443^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	90.5%	81								60.2	77.8		65.3	58.2			$6,927	$160	$6,767
Nichols Elementary	Public	K-5	7411 Nichols Trail	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3950	714	39	18.1	2.4%	184 (25.8%)	37 (5.2%)	42 (5.9%)	414 (58.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.6%)	98.4	43^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.7	66^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.6%	23								84.1	92.4	94.8	73.8	86.4	92.2	54.9	$7,643	$378	$7,265
Bledsoe Elementary	Public	K-5	1900 Timber Rdg Dr	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3600	708	41	17.1	6.1%	302 (42.7%)	29 (4.1%)	81 (11.4%)	249 (35.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.6%)	86.4	521^st of 4675 public elementary schools	88.9%		92.7	278^th of 4647 public elementary schools	94.0%	243								71.1	80.0	76.3	66.1	65.2	65.6	30.8	$8,100	$378	$7,722
Allen Elementary	Public	K-5	5800 Legacy Dr	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3800	808	43	18.6	13.6%	225 (27.8%)	70 (8.7%)	96 (11.9%)	348 (43.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	64 (7.9%)	93	256^th of 4675 public elementary schools	94.5%		94	216^th of 4647 public elementary schools	95.4%	40								73.2	74.8	82.7	74.6	73.2	73.4	41.7	$8,432	$378	$8,054
Sparks Elementary	Public	K-5	8200 Otis Dr	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3000	598	37	15.9	7.4%	239 (40.0%)	16 (2.7%)	71 (11.9%)	238 (39.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	96.5	120^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.4%		97.6	67^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.6%	53								75.8	91.6	81.3	66.3	84.1	81.3	57.0	$8,460	$378	$8,082
Carroll Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4380 Throne Hall Dr	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3725	508	37	13.5	38.4%	105 (20.7%)	18 (3.5%)	291 (57.3%)	68 (13.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	86.8	506^th of 4675 public elementary schools	89.2%		81	725^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.4%	219	23.1	44.4	28.6	17.4	7.7	9.1	14.8	62.7	75.4	72.1	58.7	74.7	70.4	33.3	$9,846	$510	$9,337
Fisher Elementary	Public	K-5	2500 Old Orchard Dr	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-2600	665	41	16.1	5.6%	296 (44.5%)	33 (5.0%)	76 (11.4%)	214 (32.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.0%)	94.2	212^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.5%		90.7	351^st of 4647 public elementary schools	92.4%	139								84.0	88.1	78.6	75.0	63.3	73.5	48.7	$10,265	$378	$9,887
Hosp Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5050 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4050	725	39	18.4	8.8%	177 (24.4%)	57 (7.9%)	75 (10.3%)	377 (52.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.0%)	90.1	365^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.2%		92.5	284^th of 4647 public elementary schools	93.9%	81								71.4	73.1	74.8	59.6	62.0	77.3	45.2	$8,481	$378	$8,103
Tom Hicks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3651 Compass Dr	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 713-5981	621	47	13.0	9.8%	299 (48.1%)	45 (7.2%)	121 (19.5%)	114 (18.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)	90	375^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.0%		89.1	415^th of 4647 public elementary schools	91.1%	40								73.6	76.1	74.5	67.0	56.9	75.5	44.3	$8,955	$508	$8,448

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