Jenny Preston Elementary

Summary:

Jenny Preston Elementary is a public elementary school in Allen, Texas, serving 828 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Allen Independent School District, which is ranked 61 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jenny Preston Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance. The school's STAAR test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 88.57% of 6th-grade students at Jenny Preston Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 79.88% in the district and 54.45% statewide. The school also boasts a diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (38.41% in 2022-2023) and strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, African American students, and special education students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Allen Independent School District and the McKinney Independent School District, Jenny Preston Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, student diversity, and subgroup performance. This exceptional quality and the school's focus on equity and inclusion make it an exemplary public elementary school that offers valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2455 Hilliard Dr
       Allen, TX  75013


(972) 908-8780

District: Allen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,369 Help


Students who attend Jenny Preston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
High:    Allen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  723

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
40.2%
White:
32.8%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jenny Preston Elementary ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th 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 95.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (40.2%), White (32.8%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Allen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jenny Preston Elementary is 15.1, which is the 6th best among 16 elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jenny Preston Elementary is $10,369, which is the 6th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jenny Preston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenny Preston Elementary 174th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Jenny Preston 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 Jenny Preston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.36 50th 4479 98.9%
2021 97.65 98th 4578 97.9%
2022 94.12 209th 4581 95.4%
2023 93.49 242nd 4647 94.8%
2024 95.25 174th 4675 96.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.97 41st 1004 95.9%
2023 81.86 140th 1099 87.3%
2024 77.47 179th 1114 83.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.93 646th 3556 81.8%
2024 98.31 20th 3638 99.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.51 83rd 3684 97.7%
2021 95.73 61st 3799 98.4%
2022 90.75 143rd 3952 96.4%
2023 86.84 247th 4086 94.0%
2024 85.57 297th 4261 93.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.19 2368th 4521 47.6%
2024 55.35 1835th 4560 59.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.06 68th 4348 98.4%
2021 96.34 119th 4499 97.4%
2022 94.83 136th 4561 97.0%
2023 92.56 227th 4588 95.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.85 80th 3184 97.5%
2021 78.67 420th 3006 86.0%
2022 72.85 566th 2958 80.9%
2023 74.70 433rd 2980 85.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.78 28th 4295 99.3%
2021 71.06 683rd 4331 84.2%
2022 75.74 589th 4461 86.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.37 39th 4357 99.1%
2021 97.57 82nd 4498 98.2%
2022 90.68 295th 4563 93.5%
2023 92.18 244th 4585 94.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.42 58th 1009 94.3%
2021 82.43 96th 967 90.1%
2022 77.87 128th 957 86.6%
2023 75.98 169th 1015 83.3%
2024 76.94 134th 1035 87.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.09 14th 2515 99.4%
2021 88.45 132nd 2444 94.6%
2022 85.97 174th 2421 92.8%
2023 76.22 357th 2443 85.4%
2024 72.70 415th 2421 82.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.43 184th 4329 95.7%
2022 90.12 206th 4376 95.3%
2023 77.12 636th 4401 85.5%
2024 85.34 337th 4431 92.4%
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Rank History for White students at Jenny Preston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.98 179th 3142 94.3%
2021 81.86 326th 3082 89.4%
2022 69.97 770th 3082 75.0%
2023 76.14 556th 3106 82.1%
2024 78.10 445th 3078 85.5%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Jenny Preston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 284 31 152 29 8 1 26 0 531
2019 282 29 156 34 8 2 25 0 536
2020 285 28 157 43 6 1 27 0 547
2021 265 32 169 48 2 1 33 0 550
2022 273 50 183 60 2 1 49 0 618
2023 272 98 318 76 6 1 57 0 828
2024 237 74 291 55 8 2 56 0 723

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 Jenny Preston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 531 38.1 13.9 1.3
2019 536 37.6 14.2 2.8
2020 547 37.6 14.5 5.3
2021 550 39.8 13.8 7.6
2022 618 41.0 15.0 5.3
2023 828 43.0 19.2 8
2024 723 47.6 15.1 8.7

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 Jenny Preston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 531 38.1 13.9 1.3
2019 536 37.6 14.2 2.8
2020 547 37.6 14.5 5.3
2021 550 39.8 13.8 7.6
2022 618 41.0 15.0 5.3
2023 828 43.0 19.2 8
2024 723 47.6 15.1 8.7

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 Jenny Preston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $484 (5.1%) $8,916 (94.9%) $9,400
2020 $497 (5.1%) $9,177 (94.9%) $9,674
2021 $392 (3.8%) $9,977 (96.2%) $10,369

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenny Preston Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 242nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Jenny Preston Elementary)7682
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6671
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jenny Preston Elementary)7662
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Jenny Preston Elementary)7975
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6570
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jenny Preston Elementary)9069
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7069
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Jenny Preston Elementary)9076
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7776
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jenny Preston Elementary)9274
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))8275
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Jenny Preston Elementary)7859
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7057
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Jenny Preston Elementary)8191
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6479
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jenny Preston Elementary)9688
 8%
   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 Students536828
 54.5%
African American2998
 237.9%
American Indian86
 25%
Asian156318
 103.8%
Hispanic3476
 123.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White282272
 3.5%
Two or More Races2557
 128%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.8%8%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jenny Preston Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 723 students attended Jenny Preston Elementary.

Students who attend Jenny Preston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
High : Allen High School

Yes! Jenny Preston Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 174th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students at Jenny Preston Elementary are 40% Asian, 33% White, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.


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