D H Brent Elementary

Summary:

D H Brent Elementary is a public elementary school in Little Elm, Texas, serving around 670 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Little Elm Independent School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

D H Brent Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (47.76%) and African American (14.48%) students compared to the nearby Frisco Independent School District schools. Academically, D H Brent's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the Frisco ISD schools, but higher than the Little Elm ISD average. The school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 60%) compared to the Frisco ISD schools, which range from around 5% to 22% eligibility.

While D H Brent Elementary spends around $10,622 per student, which is higher than the state average, its performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high ranking of 1,098 out of 4,286 Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 and a low of 2,890 out of 4,581 in 2021-2022. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with stronger results for African American students but weaker outcomes for Hispanic and English Language Learner students. Nearby Sparks Elementary and Nichols Elementary in Frisco ISD consistently outperform D H Brent Elementary, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the performance gap.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 Witt Rd
       Little Elm, TX  75068


(972) 947-9451

District: Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1589th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,622 Help


Students who attend D H Brent Elementary usually attend:

High:    Little Elm High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.1%
White:
28.5%
African American:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details D H Brent Elementary ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at D H Brent Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.1%), White (28.5%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at D H Brent Elementary is 15.4, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at D H Brent Elementary is $10,622, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

D H Brent Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks D H Brent Elementary 1589th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See D H Brent Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Little Elm Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Little Elm Independent School District (Isd) 449th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for D H Brent Elementary

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Rank History for all students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.00 2220th 3465 35.9%
2005 50.40 2014th 3475 42.0%
2006 46.16 2229th 3476 35.9%
2007 57.08 1861st 3724 50.0%
2008 54.53 1960th 3768 48.0%
2009 48.44 2324th 3884 40.2%
2010 65.40 1444th 3937 63.3%
2011 61.33 1734th 4095 57.7%
2012 69.57 1160th 4206 72.4%
2013 71.20 1116th 4221 73.6%
2014 64.06 1537th 4260 63.9%
2015 68.27 1364th 4320 68.4%
2016 72.98 1098th 4286 74.4%
2017 63.69 1309th 4329 69.8%
2018 52.02 1893rd 4359 56.6%
2019 42.09 2567th 4479 42.7%
2021 60.97 1482nd 4578 67.6%
2022 37.59 2890th 4581 36.9%
2023 57.90 1704th 4647 63.3%
2024 59.95 1589th 4675 66.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.21 556th 1046 46.8%
2019 19.54 971st 1112 12.7%
2021 53.95 416th 961 56.7%
2022 25.34 842nd 1004 16.1%
2023 61.40 420th 1099 61.8%
2024 57.24 465th 1114 58.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.40 1680th 3226 47.9%
2019 29.89 2690th 3333 19.3%
2021 34.97 2361st 3446 31.5%
2022 33.10 2603rd 3487 25.4%
2023 41.93 2130th 3556 40.1%
2024 31.19 2700th 3638 25.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.82 1963rd 3558 44.8%
2019 33.53 2533rd 3684 31.2%
2021 43.53 1785th 3799 53.0%
2022 34.24 2711th 3952 31.4%
2023 32.27 2961st 4086 27.5%
2024 35.09 2882nd 4261 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.57 2258th 4264 47.0%
2019 32.24 3314th 4309 23.1%
2021 43.50 2494th 4451 44.0%
2022 30.31 3496th 4477 21.9%
2023 46.31 2446th 4521 45.9%
2024 40.58 2839th 4560 37.7%
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Rank History for Female students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.73 1805th 4306 58.1%
2019 45.32 2332nd 4348 46.4%
2021 58.56 1574th 4499 65.0%
2022 37.66 2914th 4561 36.1%
2023 56.68 1755th 4588 61.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
2021 63.53 1253rd 3006 58.3%
2022 52.98 1735th 2958 41.3%
2023 62.64 1306th 2980 56.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.19 2642nd 4240 37.7%
2019 38.21 2805th 4295 34.7%
2021 46.24 2101st 4331 51.5%
2022 28.02 3626th 4461 18.7%
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Rank History for Male students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.29 2027th 4319 53.1%
2019 39.25 2713th 4357 37.7%
2021 62.56 1366th 4498 69.6%
2022 38.24 2847th 4563 37.6%
2023 57.16 1754th 4585 61.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.18 841st 1005 16.3%
2019 50.58 556th 1009 44.9%
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Rank History for African American students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.08 1704th 2483 31.4%
2019 33.03 1843rd 2515 26.7%
2021 60.21 714th 2444 70.8%
2022 53.89 951st 2421 60.7%
2023 48.93 1109th 2443 54.6%
2024 47.44 1188th 2421 50.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.70 2541st 4168 39.0%
2019 28.51 3374th 4188 19.4%
2021 46.91 2131st 4329 50.8%
2022 29.79 3431st 4376 21.6%
2023 45.54 2387th 4401 45.8%
2024 35.01 3093rd 4431 30.2%
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Rank History for White students at D H Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.54 1283rd 3127 59.0%
2019 60.58 1136th 3142 63.8%
2021 69.09 776th 3082 74.8%
2022 31.96 2352nd 3082 23.7%
2023 57.80 1282nd 3106 58.7%
2024 59.56 1202nd 3078 60.9%
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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
Friday, November 3, 2017

Open Quote We have been very pleased with this school and the high standards the teachers have held for both of my children. We have been extremely pleased with communication from teachers and staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Open Quote There are too many children enrolled in each class. Every year each my daughter's teachers seem to be overwhelmed and can control their class nor teach to satisfactory. My daughter is falling behind because of the poor teaching. They have hired a new principle and counselor this year who is below satisfactory. We have issues and neither her teacher, principle or counselor seem to take action or be willing to go one step above to solve any issues. None of the faculty seem to be as involved with the children as they should be. My daughter will be moved out of this school district next year and never return. Close Quote



Enrollment information for D H Brent Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 329 14 1 119 3 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 452 42 6 197 5 n/a n/a 0 702
2003 452 42 6 197 5 n/a n/a 0 702
2004 301 38 8 172 5 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 345 63 14 183 6 n/a n/a 0 611
2006 143 37 4 112 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 175 70 13 144 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 183 84 15 149 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2009 206 85 14 173 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2010 224 80 12 207 5 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 227 79 5 209 3 0 6 0 529
2012 240 93 16 139 2 1 21 0 512
2013 248 87 15 169 1 1 35 0 556
2014 230 102 20 185 1 1 31 0 570
2015 238 94 17 229 4 1 44 0 627
2016 219 76 19 228 4 1 43 0 590
2017 222 85 22 293 1 3 40 0 666
2018 225 80 16 322 5 2 41 0 691
2019 232 84 14 321 2 0 33 0 686
2020 244 91 13 374 1 1 34 0 758
2021 233 92 7 342 0 1 31 0 706
2022 214 92 10 335 1 2 46 0 700
2023 194 97 17 320 1 2 39 0 670
2024 166 88 13 274 0 3 38 0 582

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 D H Brent Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 466 32.9 14.2 34.1
2002 702 51.2 13.7 36.6
2003 702 51.2 13.7 36.6
2004 524 32.4 16.2 32.1
2005 611 33.2 18.4 34.5
2006 296 20.5 14.4 37.8
2007 403 26.8 15.0 39.2
2008 431 27.5 15.7 32
2009 478 26.9 17.7 41
2010 528 30.8 17.1 45.5
2011 529 32.8 16.0 45.4
2012 512 33.2 15.4 35.2
2013 556 34.8 15.9 38.8
2014 570 34.9 16.3 38.2
2015 627 40.0 15.6 38.4
2016 590 39.0 15.1 38
2017 666 43.5 15.3 46.2
2018 691 42.2 16.3 44.6
2019 686 43.7 15.6 52.2
2020 758 44.6 16.9 56.5
2021 706 47.2 14.9 58.5
2022 700 46.7 14.9 59.1
2023 670 42.1 15.9 60.6
2024 582 37.6 15.4 60

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 D H Brent Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 466 32.9 14.2 34.1
2002 702 51.2 13.7 36.6
2003 702 51.2 13.7 36.6
2004 524 32.4 16.2 32.1
2005 611 33.2 18.4 34.5
2006 296 20.5 14.4 37.8
2007 403 26.8 15.0 39.2
2008 431 27.5 15.7 32
2009 478 26.9 17.7 41
2010 528 30.8 17.1 45.5
2011 529 32.8 16.0 45.4
2012 512 33.2 15.4 35.2
2013 556 34.8 15.9 38.8
2014 570 34.9 16.3 38.2
2015 627 40.0 15.6 38.4
2016 590 39.0 15.1 38
2017 666 43.5 15.3 46.2
2018 691 42.2 16.3 44.6
2019 686 43.7 15.6 52.2
2020 758 44.6 16.9 56.5
2021 706 47.2 14.9 58.5
2022 700 46.7 14.9 59.1
2023 670 42.1 15.9 60.6
2024 582 37.6 15.4 60

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for D H Brent Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $825 (9.4%) $7,945 (90.6%) $8,770
2020 $827 (9.1%) $8,262 (90.9%) $9,089
2021 $823 (7.7%) $9,799 (92.3%) $10,622

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

Impact of COVID-19 on D H Brent Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2567th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1704th of 4647 Elementary schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (D H Brent Elementary)4354
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))4353
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (D H Brent Elementary)4253
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))4146
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (D H Brent Elementary)1929
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))3414
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (D H Brent Elementary)3145
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))3947
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (D H Brent Elementary)3842
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (D H Brent Elementary)840
 32%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))2725
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (D H Brent Elementary)5258
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))5555
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (D H Brent Elementary)5453
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (D H Brent Elementary)4132
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))4333
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students686670
 2.3%
African American8497
 15.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1417
 21.4%
Hispanic321320
 0.3%
Pacific Islander02
White232194
 16.4%
Two or More Races3339
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%60.6%
 8.4%


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D H Brent Elementary ranks 1589th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend D H Brent Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Little Elm High School

Students at D H Brent Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 29% White, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 582 students attended D H Brent Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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