Frances E Norton Elementary

Summary:

Frances E Norton Elementary is a public elementary school in Allen Independent School District, serving 731 students in grades K-6. The school consistently ranks among the top 200-500 elementary schools in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frances E Norton Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian (35.16%) and White (36.94%) students compared to the district and state averages. The school's academic performance is exceptional, consistently outperforming the Allen Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.81% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 79.88% for the district and 54.45% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Alton Boyd Elementary, Kerr Elementary, and Hedgcoxe Elementary in the Plano Independent School District, Frances E Norton Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic metrics. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.93% to 17.51% over the past three school years, suggests a higher socioeconomic status of the student population, which may contribute to the school's exceptional educational quality.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1120 Newport Dr
       Allen, TX  75013-2053


(972) 396-6918

District: Allen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,337 Help


Students who attend Frances E Norton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ereckson Middle
High:    Allen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  651

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
41.5%
White:
35.8%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.1% Help


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Compare Details Frances E Norton Elementary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (41.5%), White (35.8%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frances E Norton Elementary is 15.8. 8 elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frances E Norton Elementary is $9,337. 9 elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frances E Norton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frances E Norton Elementary 191st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Frances E Norton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Allen Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for Frances E Norton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.17 34th 3465 99.0%
2005 90.29 3rd 3475 99.9%
2006 86.81 86th 3476 97.5%
2007 87.65 24th 3724 99.4%
2008 87.82 68th 3768 98.2%
2009 86.42 122nd 3884 96.9%
2010 84.43 179th 3937 95.5%
2011 85.08 180th 4095 95.6%
2012 92.89 86th 4206 98.0%
2013 93.35 66th 4221 98.4%
2014 92.28 94th 4260 97.8%
2015 84.36 502nd 4320 88.4%
2016 89.75 226th 4286 94.7%
2017 97.31 109th 4329 97.5%
2018 96.71 109th 4359 97.5%
2019 97.49 74th 4479 98.3%
2021 95.07 200th 4578 95.6%
2022 92.07 278th 4581 93.9%
2023 91.77 316th 4647 93.2%
2024 94.74 191st 4675 95.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.78 271st 1046 74.1%
2019 66.24 330th 1112 70.3%
2023 73.63 236th 1099 78.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.55 23rd 3226 99.3%
2021 87.61 185th 3446 94.6%
2022 87.87 174th 3487 95.0%
2023 82.11 329th 3556 90.7%
2024 85.85 323rd 3638 91.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.73 406th 3558 88.6%
2019 69.68 583rd 3684 84.2%
2021 87.56 186th 3799 95.1%
2022 86.65 211th 3952 94.7%
2023 91.83 139th 4086 96.6%
2024 91.01 145th 4261 96.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.07 459th 4264 89.2%
2019 93.11 93rd 4309 97.8%
2021 79.67 437th 4451 90.2%
2022 55.76 1762nd 4477 60.6%
2023 52.63 2007th 4521 55.6%
2024 64.46 1223rd 4560 73.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.84 79th 4306 98.2%
2019 96.77 79th 4348 98.2%
2021 94.58 179th 4499 96.0%
2022 91.46 240th 4561 94.7%
2023 91.13 280th 4588 93.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.61 304th 3106 90.2%
2019 73.87 532nd 3184 83.3%
2021 83.14 77th 3006 97.4%
2022 72.92 561st 2958 81.0%
2023 72.06 636th 2980 78.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.86 487th 4240 88.5%
2019 73.33 651st 4295 84.8%
2021 84.90 269th 4331 93.8%
2022 89.34 190th 4461 95.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.83 158th 4319 96.3%
2019 96.45 91st 4357 97.9%
2021 92.99 246th 4498 94.5%
2022 89.66 333rd 4563 92.7%
2023 88.15 403rd 4585 91.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.08 119th 1005 88.2%
2019 74.00 173rd 1009 82.9%
2021 68.73 268th 967 72.3%
2022 77.32 136th 957 85.8%
2023 71.86 249th 1015 75.5%
2024 71.48 244th 1035 76.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.16 152nd 2483 93.9%
2019 84.79 192nd 2515 92.4%
2021 70.78 403rd 2444 83.5%
2022 77.16 324th 2421 86.6%
2023 73.07 410th 2443 83.2%
2024 75.11 354th 2421 85.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.30 63rd 4168 98.5%
2019 98.74 20th 4188 99.5%
2021 87.14 295th 4329 93.2%
2022 76.27 656th 4376 85.0%
2023 57.07 1647th 4401 62.6%
2024 85.38 336th 4431 92.4%
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Rank History for White students at Frances E Norton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.05 182nd 3127 94.2%
2019 90.24 113th 3142 96.4%
2021 84.30 251st 3082 91.9%
2022 74.51 570th 3082 81.5%
2023 79.22 449th 3106 85.5%
2024 79.22 415th 3078 86.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Frances E Norton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 441 7 11 17 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 474 9 15 24 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 530 12 17 21 3 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 481 12 17 23 3 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 492 10 21 17 5 n/a n/a 0 545
2003 492 10 21 17 5 n/a n/a 0 545
2004 519 16 20 23 4 n/a n/a 0 582
2005 497 15 24 27 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 440 16 30 29 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 439 14 47 26 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 480 35 88 32 3 n/a n/a 0 638
2009 454 36 103 34 3 n/a n/a 0 630
2010 435 32 104 35 4 n/a n/a 0 610
2011 395 24 89 23 2 1 15 0 549
2012 402 24 99 27 2 1 17 0 572
2013 403 31 101 28 2 2 21 0 588
2014 393 30 100 35 3 1 27 0 589
2015 359 27 113 44 2 1 27 0 573
2016 334 33 96 43 2 1 31 0 540
2017 319 28 94 51 2 1 26 0 521
2018 301 31 98 54 2 0 27 0 513
2019 265 31 116 53 0 0 33 0 498
2020 276 40 198 62 1 0 33 0 610
2021 262 49 218 73 0 0 32 0 634
2022 269 61 220 80 2 0 41 0 673
2023 270 62 257 88 1 0 53 0 731
2024 233 46 270 56 0 2 44 0 651

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 Frances E Norton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 478 30.2 15.8 0.2
1999 523 33.1 15.8 0.4
2000 583 39.3 14.8 0.5
2001 536 34.3 15.6 2.4
2002 545 35.8 15.2 2.2
2003 545 35.8 15.2 2.2
2004 582 38.8 15.0 3.3
2005 563 40.2 14.0 3.6
2006 516 37.8 13.7 4.5
2007 527 39.3 13.4 4.2
2008 638 44.9 14.2 4.7
2009 630 40.8 15.4 5.1
2010 610 42.9 14.2 7
2011 549 36.8 14.9 5.8
2012 572 36.2 15.7 7.2
2013 588 40.0 14.6 7
2014 589 40.2 14.6 5.4
2015 573 39.0 14.6 7
2016 540 40.0 13.5 7.4
2017 521 38.6 13.4 5.8
2018 513 37.7 13.6 6.6
2019 498 35.7 13.9 12
2020 610 39.3 15.4 11.6
2021 634 43.2 14.6 17.5
2022 673 41.6 16.1 12.9
2023 731 43.5 16.7 14.1
2024 651 41.0 15.8 12.1

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 Frances E Norton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 478 30.2 15.8 0.2
1999 523 33.1 15.8 0.4
2000 583 39.3 14.8 0.5
2001 536 34.3 15.6 2.4
2002 545 35.8 15.2 2.2
2003 545 35.8 15.2 2.2
2004 582 38.8 15.0 3.3
2005 563 40.2 14.0 3.6
2006 516 37.8 13.7 4.5
2007 527 39.3 13.4 4.2
2008 638 44.9 14.2 4.7
2009 630 40.8 15.4 5.1
2010 610 42.9 14.2 7
2011 549 36.8 14.9 5.8
2012 572 36.2 15.7 7.2
2013 588 40.0 14.6 7
2014 589 40.2 14.6 5.4
2015 573 39.0 14.6 7
2016 540 40.0 13.5 7.4
2017 521 38.6 13.4 5.8
2018 513 37.7 13.6 6.6
2019 498 35.7 13.9 12
2020 610 39.3 15.4 11.6
2021 634 43.2 14.6 17.5
2022 673 41.6 16.1 12.9
2023 731 43.5 16.7 14.1
2024 651 41.0 15.8 12.1

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 Frances E Norton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $513 (5.3%) $9,224 (94.7%) $9,736
2020 $389 (4.3%) $8,596 (95.7%) $8,985
2021 $556 (6.0%) $8,781 (94.0%) $9,337

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frances E Norton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 316th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Frances E Norton Elementary)8272
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6671
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frances E Norton Elementary)8163
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Frances E Norton Elementary)8074
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6570
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frances E Norton Elementary)8667
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7069
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Frances E Norton Elementary)7973
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7776
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frances E Norton Elementary)8872
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))8275
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Frances E Norton Elementary)7764
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7057
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Frances E Norton Elementary)6380
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6479
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frances E Norton Elementary)8381
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))8173
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498731
 46.8%
African American3162
 100%
American Indian01
Asian116257
 121.6%
Hispanic5388
 66%
Pacific Islander00
White265270
 1.9%
Two or More Races3353
 60.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%14.1%
 2%


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Students at Frances E Norton Elementary are 41% Asian, 36% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Frances E Norton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ereckson Middle
High : Allen High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 651 students attended Frances E Norton Elementary.

Yes! Frances E Norton Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 191st of 4675 Texas elementary schools.


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