Kerr Elementary

Summary:

Kerr Elementary is a public elementary school in Allen, Texas, serving 738 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Allen Independent School District, which is ranked 61 out of 968 districts in Texas, Kerr Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5% of Texas elementary schools.

Kerr Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with STAAR test scores significantly outperforming the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school's proficiency rates in 5th and 6th grade reading and math are particularly impressive, reaching 10-20 percentage points higher than the district and state. Kerr's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation, likely contributes to its strong academic results, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can foster innovation and success.

Kerr Elementary's performance is consistently stronger than the other Allen ISD elementary schools in the area, as well as the nearby Plano ISD and Frisco ISD schools. This suggests that Kerr Elementary is a standout institution within its district and the broader region, offering a high-quality educational experience for its diverse student population and consistently delivering exceptional academic results.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1325 Glendover Dr
       Allen, TX  75013


(214) 495-6765

District: Allen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,638 Help


Students who attend Kerr Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ereckson Middle
High:    Allen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  655

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
45.3%
White:
25.8%
African American:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kerr Elementary ranks better than 95.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th 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 94.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kerr Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (45.3%), White (25.8%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kerr Elementary is 16.5. 12 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 Kerr Elementary is $8,638. 12 elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kerr Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kerr Elementary 207th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Kerr Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Kerr Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.82 218th 3465 93.7%
2005 87.05 114th 3475 96.7%
2006 83.31 249th 3476 92.8%
2007 85.05 138th 3724 96.3%
2008 85.98 168th 3768 95.5%
2009 86.60 112th 3884 97.1%
2010 86.49 62nd 3937 98.4%
2011 87.51 43rd 4095 98.9%
2012 93.44 61st 4206 98.5%
2013 95.07 18th 4221 99.6%
2014 94.12 28th 4260 99.3%
2015 94.26 23rd 4320 99.5%
2016 93.72 37th 4286 99.1%
2017 99.36 15th 4329 99.7%
2018 98.99 26th 4359 99.4%
2019 98.48 44th 4479 99.0%
2021 94.38 224th 4578 95.1%
2022 94.49 193rd 4581 95.8%
2023 95.70 153rd 4647 96.7%
2024 94.34 207th 4675 95.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.12 11th 1046 98.9%
2019 87.86 62nd 1112 94.4%
2023 65.82 348th 1099 68.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.85 83rd 3226 97.4%
2019 79.28 343rd 3333 89.7%
2021 82.99 278th 3446 91.9%
2022 75.72 487th 3487 86.0%
2023 81.34 352nd 3556 90.1%
2024 90.21 216th 3638 94.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.24 33rd 3558 99.1%
2019 94.25 74th 3684 98.0%
2021 63.60 779th 3799 79.5%
2022 78.30 417th 3952 89.4%
2023 86.39 255th 4086 93.8%
2024 71.17 745th 4261 82.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.90 219th 4264 94.9%
2019 94.93 61st 4309 98.6%
2021 65.98 1074th 4451 75.9%
2022 71.87 801st 4477 82.1%
2023 90.14 160th 4521 96.5%
2024 67.53 1054th 4560 76.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.71 21st 4306 99.5%
2019 97.72 46th 4348 98.9%
2021 94.00 203rd 4499 95.5%
2022 92.63 213th 4561 95.3%
2023 94.92 144th 4588 96.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.73 62nd 3106 98.0%
2019 76.90 214th 3184 93.3%
2021 78.55 433rd 3006 85.6%
2022 77.28 210th 2958 92.9%
2023 76.10 236th 2980 92.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.19 397th 4240 90.6%
2019 89.27 173rd 4295 96.0%
2021 86.93 224th 4331 94.8%
2022 78.24 495th 4461 88.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.55 30th 4319 99.3%
2019 98.11 44th 4357 99.0%
2021 91.98 287th 4498 93.6%
2022 94.32 167th 4563 96.3%
2023 94.45 158th 4585 96.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.89 40th 1005 96.0%
2019 83.56 57th 1009 94.4%
2021 77.16 168th 967 82.6%
2022 78.16 126th 957 86.8%
2023 77.28 145th 1015 85.7%
2024 77.03 133rd 1035 87.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.38 274th 2483 89.0%
2019 81.79 242nd 2515 90.4%
2021 53.33 935th 2444 61.7%
2022 70.10 479th 2421 80.2%
2023 80.13 276th 2443 88.7%
2024 73.79 393rd 2421 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.55 39th 4168 99.1%
2019 83.85 346th 4188 91.7%
2021 78.11 579th 4329 86.6%
2022 75.30 694th 4376 84.1%
2023 83.11 429th 4401 90.3%
2024 83.00 419th 4431 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.72 41st 3127 98.7%
2019 93.28 62nd 3142 98.0%
2021 74.50 570th 3082 81.5%
2022 80.23 368th 3082 88.1%
2023 86.04 214th 3106 93.1%
2024 79.31 410th 3078 86.7%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.8)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Open Quote We moved from MA and found this school very good. Teachers are very friendly.

Lots of activities and focus on academics. My kids loved the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 26, 2011

Open Quote They need a new principle. Enough said. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kerr Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 434 30 19 40 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 649 52 80 57 2 n/a n/a 0 840
2003 649 52 80 57 2 n/a n/a 0 840
2004 658 53 101 48 3 n/a n/a 0 863
2005 713 64 119 49 5 n/a n/a 0 950
2006 372 52 133 49 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2007 481 65 166 52 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2008 544 68 205 62 2 n/a n/a 0 881
2009 399 48 176 49 4 n/a n/a 0 676
2010 442 50 211 52 3 n/a n/a 0 758
2011 282 25 177 55 3 3 25 0 570
2012 286 17 189 57 3 4 35 0 591
2013 289 25 238 64 4 3 39 0 662
2014 291 29 274 57 2 3 33 0 689
2015 279 49 276 58 3 4 31 0 700
2016 267 51 289 48 6 6 33 0 700
2017 254 41 279 50 4 4 30 0 662
2018 256 47 267 54 2 2 30 0 658
2019 257 61 298 56 2 1 30 0 705
2020 264 60 286 73 3 1 36 0 723
2021 243 58 289 61 2 1 35 0 689
2022 226 76 292 70 1 1 45 0 711
2023 215 89 321 68 1 2 42 0 738
2024 169 84 297 72 2 2 29 0 655

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 Kerr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 525 32.3 16.3 3.8
2002 840 42.7 19.7 5.5
2003 840 42.7 19.7 5.5
2004 863 47.0 18.4 3.5
2005 950 50.6 18.8 3.1
2006 607 39.7 15.3 3.3
2007 766 44.4 17.3 4.2
2008 881 49.3 17.9 4.5
2009 676 45.6 14.8 4.9
2010 758 44.8 16.9 5.7
2011 570 37.8 15.0 4.7
2012 591 37.8 15.6 5.2
2013 662 42.1 15.6 4.1
2014 689 42.5 16.1 3
2015 700 43.0 16.2 4.1
2016 700 44.0 15.9 5.4
2017 662 42.1 15.6 3.6
2018 658 42.6 15.4 4.7
2019 705 47.1 14.9 5.7
2020 723 44.7 16.1 8.4
2021 689 43.2 15.9 11
2022 711 44.8 15.8 12.1
2023 738 44.2 16.6 15.4
2024 655 39.6 16.5 14.4

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 Kerr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 525 32.3 16.3 3.8
2002 840 42.7 19.7 5.5
2003 840 42.7 19.7 5.5
2004 863 47.0 18.4 3.5
2005 950 50.6 18.8 3.1
2006 607 39.7 15.3 3.3
2007 766 44.4 17.3 4.2
2008 881 49.3 17.9 4.5
2009 676 45.6 14.8 4.9
2010 758 44.8 16.9 5.7
2011 570 37.8 15.0 4.7
2012 591 37.8 15.6 5.2
2013 662 42.1 15.6 4.1
2014 689 42.5 16.1 3
2015 700 43.0 16.2 4.1
2016 700 44.0 15.9 5.4
2017 662 42.1 15.6 3.6
2018 658 42.6 15.4 4.7
2019 705 47.1 14.9 5.7
2020 723 44.7 16.1 8.4
2021 689 43.2 15.9 11
2022 711 44.8 15.8 12.1
2023 738 44.2 16.6 15.4
2024 655 39.6 16.5 14.4

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 Kerr Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $301 (3.5%) $8,216 (96.5%) $8,516
2020 $303 (3.6%) $8,079 (96.4%) $8,382
2021 $346 (4.0%) $8,292 (96.0%) $8,638

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kerr 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 44th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 153rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kerr Elementary)7172
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6671
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kerr Elementary)7975
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Kerr Elementary)8674
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6570
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kerr Elementary)7973
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7069
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Kerr Elementary)8989
   5th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7776
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kerr Elementary)9590
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))8275
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Kerr Elementary)8570
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7057
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Kerr Elementary)7783
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6479
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kerr Elementary)9377
 16%
   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 Students705738
 4.7%
African American6189
 45.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian298321
 7.7%
Hispanic5668
 21.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White257215
 16.3%
Two or More Races3042
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.7%15.4%
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kerr Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 655 students attended Kerr Elementary.

Students at Kerr Elementary are 45% Asian, 26% White, 13% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Kerr Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ereckson Middle
High : Allen High School

Yes! Kerr Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 207th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.


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