Is Talley Elementary a good school?

Yes! Talley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Talley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended Talley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Talley Elementary?

Students at Talley Elementary are 85% Asian, 5% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Talley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Talley Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Lawler Middle High : Centennial High School

Talley Elementary

Summary:

Talley Elementary is a public elementary school in Frisco, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a unique student population that is over 86% Asian, Talley Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, outperforming the Frisco Independent School District and the state in academic metrics.

Talley Elementary's exceptional academic performance is evident across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had over 90% of its 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better in STAAR Reading and Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's 5th-grade students also excelled in STAAR Science, with 65.63% scoring proficient or better, compared to 48.39% in the district and 26.29% statewide. Talley Elementary's strong performance extends to various student subgroups, including females, males, Asians, and gifted and talented students, ranking among the top Texas elementary schools in these categories.

While Talley Elementary's academic excellence is undeniable, the school's unique racial composition, with a high percentage of Asian students, may have implications for its instructional approaches and community engagement. Additionally, the school's relatively lower ranking for low socioeconomic status students suggests an area that may warrant further investigation and targeted support. Nonetheless, Talley Elementary's consistent top rankings and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger highlight its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population, outperforming nearby schools such as Borchardt Elementary, Anderson Elementary, and McSpedden Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

5900 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035

(469) 633-2175

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,366

Students who attend Talley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lawler Middle
High:	Centennial High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 693

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

85.1%

White:

5.1%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Talley Elementary ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (85.1%), White (5.1%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Talley Elementary is 16.4. 30 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Talley Elementary employs 42.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Talley Elementary is $8,366. 28 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Talley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Talley Elementary 16^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Talley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

African American students:

White students:

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 Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	99.38	9^th	4479	99.8%
2021	99.03	46^th	4578	99.0%
2022	98.73	27^th	4581	99.4%
2023	98.73	35^th	4647	99.2%
2024	99.32	16^th	4675	99.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	84.23	212^th	3333	93.6%
2021	71.62	563^rd	3446	83.7%
2022	71.70	636^th	3487	81.8%
2023	84.71	263^rd	3556	92.6%
2024	93.77	137^th	3638	96.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	84.14	216^th	3684	94.1%
2021	71.00	534^th	3799	85.9%
2022	91.38	135^th	3952	96.6%
2023	86.49	254^th	4086	93.8%
2024	89.27	190^th	4261	95.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.63	2632^nd	4521	41.8%
2024	76.03	631^st	4560	86.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	99.32	8^th	4348	99.8%
2021	99.03	31^st	4499	99.3%
2022	97.74	42^nd	4561	99.1%
2023	98.63	24^th	4588	99.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	77.02	205^th	3184	93.6%
2021	81.77	205^th	3006	93.2%
2022	78.08	136^th	2958	95.4%
2023	74.41	447^th	2980	85.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	82.88	337^th	4295	92.2%
2021	71.01	688^th	4331	84.1%
2022	86.61	264^th	4461	94.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	98.76	24^th	4357	99.4%
2021	97.90	67^th	4498	98.5%
2022	98.63	23^rd	4563	99.5%
2023	97.71	51^st	4585	98.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	81.90	70^th	1009	93.1%
2021	77.06	169^th	967	82.5%
2022	77.84	129^th	957	86.5%
2023	80.89	86^th	1015	91.5%
2024	80.23	90^th	1035	91.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.31	60^th	2421	97.5%

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Rank History for White students at Talley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	31.14	2380^th	3082	22.8%
2023	28.29	2483^rd	3106	20.1%
2024	59.47	1206^th	3078	60.8%

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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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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Great school and teachers, my daughter started from the year it started and saw good progress in her. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Talley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	11	6	489	5	5	0	5	521
2020	11	9	531	3	6	0	7	567
2021	18	15	526	10	7	0	10	586
2022	23	17	557	14	10	1	9	631
2023	37	19	628	20	10	1	10	725
2024	35	21	590	24	12	1	10	693

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 Talley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	521	32.5	16.0	1
2020	567	34.9	16.2	1.9
2021	586	34.8	16.8	2.2
2022	631	37.4	16.8	2.7
2023	725	41.1	17.6	4
2024	693	42.1	16.4	5.8

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 Talley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	521	32.5	16.0	1
2020	567	34.9	16.2	1.9
2021	586	34.8	16.8	2.2
2022	631	37.4	16.8	2.7
2023	725	41.1	17.6	4
2024	693	42.1	16.4	5.8

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 Talley Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$512 (6.8%)	$7,001 (93.2%)	$7,513
2020	$459 (5.8%)	$7,444 (94.2%)	$7,903
2021	$378 (4.5%)	$7,988 (95.5%)	$8,366

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Talley 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 9^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 35^th of 4647 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Talley Elementary)	82	87	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	73	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Talley Elementary)	89	79	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	66	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Talley Elementary)	87	88	1%
4th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	73	9%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Talley Elementary)	96	88	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	67	69	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Talley Elementary)	91	93	2%
5th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	75	80	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Talley Elementary)	93	90	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	79	76	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Talley Elementary)	94	77	17%
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	521	725	39.2%
African American	6	19	216.7%
American Indian	5	10	100%
Asian	489	628	28.4%
Hispanic	5	20	300%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	11	37	236.4%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1%	4%	3%

Schools Near Talley 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 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
Talley Elementary	Public	K-5	5900 Coit Rd	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-2175	693	42	16.4	5.8%	35 (5.1%)	21 (3.0%)	24 (3.5%)	590 (85.1%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.4%)	99.3	16^th of 4675 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.7	35^th of 4647 public elementary schools	99.2%	19	91.8	91.4	94.5	84.6	92.1	94.5	65.6	$8,366	$378	$7,988
Curtsinger Elementary	Public	K-5	12450 Jereme Trl	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-2100	652	40	16.1	12.3%	231 (35.4%)	36 (5.5%)	73 (11.2%)	275 (42.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.4%)	93.5	230^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.1%		91.8	315^th of 4647 public elementary schools	93.2%	85	72.6	76.1	84.6	64.2	69.2	82.1	45.7	$9,319	$378	$8,941
Taylor Elementary	Public	K-5	9865 Gillespie Dr	Plano	75025	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 633-3625	757	49	15.5	13.5%	101 (13.3%)	73 (9.6%)	46 (6.1%)	497 (65.7%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.1%)	95.7	154^th of 4675 public elementary schools	96.7%		96.3	120^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.4%	34	72.6	80.4	83.6	65.1	75.9	93.3	57.5	$8,249	$434	$7,815
Gunstream Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7600 Rockyridge Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3100	690	41	16.8	14.1%	185 (26.8%)	66 (9.6%)	68 (9.9%)	322 (46.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.2%)	88.7	418^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.1%		86	529^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.6%	111	69.8	77.1	82.4	70.8	61.1	72.3	33.6	$9,792	$378	$9,414
McSpedden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14140 Countrybrook Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4025	747	43	17.3	5.5%	115 (15.4%)	32 (4.3%)	46 (6.2%)	524 (70.1%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.1%)	98.8	34^th of 4675 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.2	47^th of 4647 public elementary schools	99.0%	13	82.8	91.8	90.4	83.6	86.7	88.9	64.7	$8,109	$378	$7,731
Shawnee Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10701 Preston Vineyard Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 633-2500	532	45	11.9	33.8%	89 (16.7%)	97 (18.2%)	95 (17.9%)	214 (40.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.4%)	57.4	1712^th of 4675 public elementary schools	63.4%		49.3	2226^th of 4647 public elementary schools	52.1%	514	62.7	50.0	53.6	54.6	50.0	33.3	16.1	$11,068	$457	$10,611
Isbell Elementary	Public	K-5	6000 Maltby Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3400	596	39	15.1	6.9%	125 (21.0%)	26 (4.4%)	37 (6.2%)	366 (61.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.7%)	92.2	289^th of 4675 public elementary schools	93.8%		95	173^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	96.3%	116	70.8	77.4	79.5	61.6	65.2	80.7	49.4	$8,427	$378	$8,049
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	706	41	17.3	10.3%	59 (8.4%)	54 (7.6%)	23 (3.3%)	539 (76.3%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	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
Anderson Elementary	Public	K-5	2800 Oakland Hills Dr	Plano	75025	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-2300	791	45	17.5	12.8%	150 (19.0%)	53 (6.7%)	61 (7.7%)	491 (62.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.9%)	96.8	110^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.6%		97.8	65^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.6%	45	76.0	74.8	86.0	72.0	80.9	87.5	72.1	$7,990	$378	$7,612
Wyatt Elementary	Public	K-5	8900 Coit Rd	Plano	75025	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-3800	325	29	11.3	10.2%	80 (24.6%)	22 (6.8%)	29 (8.9%)	172 (52.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	98.5	39^th of 4675 public elementary schools	99.2%		98.4	43^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	99.1%	4	85.7	85.3	90.9	87.5	82.4	84.9	69.7	$10,568	$525	$10,043

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