Prestwick Elementary

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Prestwick Elementary ranks 776 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prestwick Elementary is a public elementary school located in The Colony, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 473. The school is part of the Little Elm Independent School District, which is ranked 449 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prestwick Elementary consistently outperforms the Little Elm ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students compared to the surrounding schools, may contribute to its academic success. Prestwick Elementary has also maintained a strong reputation, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, Prestwick Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance and equity in achievement, even for traditionally underserved student populations. While some nearby schools, such as Hackberry Elementary and Peters Colony Elementary, struggle to meet state standards, Prestwick's consistent success can be attributed to its effective teaching practices, supportive learning environment, and commitment to providing a high-quality education for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3101 Stonefield
The Colony, TX 75056

(972) 947-9450

District: Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,283

Students who attend Prestwick Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lowell H Strike Middle
High:	Little Elm High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.7%

Asian:

17.7%

Hispanic:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prestwick Elementary ranks better than 83.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Prestwick Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.7%), Asian (17.7%), Hispanic (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prestwick Elementary is 14.4. 3 elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Prestwick Elementary employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prestwick Elementary is $11,283, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prestwick Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prestwick Elementary 776^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Prestwick 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) 449^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prestwick Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	73.12	1024^th	4581	77.6%
2023	85.33	565^th	4647	87.8%
2024	79.50	776^th	4675	83.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	74.93	198^th	1004	80.3%
2023	81.00	148^th	1099	86.5%
2024	87.02	63^rd	1114	94.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	64.48	914^th	3487	73.8%
2023	79.15	423^rd	3556	88.1%
2024	49.11	1690^th	3638	53.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	51.80	1466^th	3952	62.9%
2023	71.72	627^th	4086	84.7%
2024	68.43	860^th	4261	79.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.91	1952^nd	4477	56.4%
2023	62.17	1382^nd	4521	69.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.29	1255^th	4561	72.5%
2023	83.75	562^nd	4588	87.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.45	670^th	2958	77.3%
2023	69.22	886^th	2980	70.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.36	2424^th	4461	45.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.98	755^th	4563	83.5%
2023	83.19	587^th	4585	87.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	52.52	531^st	957	44.5%
2023	64.74	380^th	1015	62.6%
2024	61.42	439^th	1035	57.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	77.60	309^th	2421	87.2%
2023	79.05	291^st	2443	88.1%
2024	90.61	96^th	2421	96.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	74.72	718^th	4376	83.6%
2023	85.15	367^th	4401	91.7%
2024	66.85	1096^th	4431	75.3%

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Rank History for White students at Prestwick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	36.16	2195^th	3082	28.8%
2023	53.15	1479^th	3106	52.4%
2024	43.38	1881^st	3078	38.9%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Thursday, February 17, 2022

Great neighborhood school with a STEM focus. High parent, PTA, and community involvement. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Prestwick Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	215	32	69	62	5	28	411
2022	246	32	81	62	3	41	465
2023	247	28	89	68	1	40	473
2024	233	33	83	79	2	39	469

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 Prestwick Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	411	29.3	14.0	6.3
2022	465	31.6	14.7	8.6
2023	473	34.5	13.7	6.6
2024	469	32.5	14.4	8.3

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 Prestwick Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	411	29.3	14.0	6.3
2022	465	31.6	14.7	8.6
2023	473	34.5	13.7	6.6
2024	469	32.5	14.4	8.3

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 Prestwick Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$640 (5.7%)	$10,643 (94.3%)	$11,283

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Prestwick Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	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 Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	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
Prestwick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 Stonefield	The Colony	75056	Denton County	Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 947-9450	469	33	14.4	8.3%	233 (49.7%)	33 (7.0%)	79 (16.8%)	83 (17.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.3%)	79.5	776^th of 4675 public elementary schools	83.4%		85.3	565^th of 4647 public elementary schools	87.8%	211								59.7	66.7	76.6	53.7	58.2	73.9	24.6	$11,283	$640	$10,643
Ethridge Elementary	Public	K-5	6001 Ethridge Dr	The Colony	75056	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 713-5954	342	30	11.5	41.8%	166 (48.5%)	46 (13.5%)	99 (28.9%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.1%)	63.9	1409^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.9%		41.9	2670^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.5%	1261								50.0	66.0	55.9	37.9	48.1	61.7	30.0	$10,491	$1,327	$9,164
Hosp Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5050 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy	Frisco	75036	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4050	693	38	18.1	9.5%	149 (21.5%)	59 (8.5%)	70 (10.1%)	369 (53.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.9%)	90.1	365^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.2%		92.5	284^th of 4647 public elementary schools	93.9%	81								71.4	73.1	74.8	59.6	62.0	77.3	45.2	$8,481	$378	$8,103
Hackberry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7200 Snug Harbor	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 947-9453	616	47	13.1	47.2%	158 (25.6%)	109 (17.7%)	244 (39.6%)	60 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	39 (6.3%)	48	2284^th of 4675 public elementary schools	51.1%		33.7	3174^th of 4647 public elementary schools	31.7%	890	7.1	46.7	30.0		0.0		0.0	51.5	57.8	47.5	43.2	46.0	31.1	13.6	$10,995	$958	$10,036
Peters Colony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5101 Nash Dr	The Colony	75056	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 713-5179	560	47	11.9	66.1%	97 (17.3%)	54 (9.6%)	377 (67.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.5%)	28.4	3533^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	24.4%		39.2	2852^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	38.6%	681	0.0	50.0	26.7	0.0	27.3	23.1	0.0	45.8	44.6	38.6	31.4	32.1	22.2	6.0	$11,932	$1,321	$10,611
Bledsoe Elementary	Public	K-5	1900 Timber Rdg Dr	Frisco	75036	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3600	740	44	16.9	8.4%	263 (35.5%)	37 (5.0%)	77 (10.4%)	321 (43.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.7%)	86.4	521^st of 4675 public elementary schools	88.9%		92.7	278^th of 4647 public elementary schools	94.0%	243								71.1	80.0	76.3	66.1	65.2	65.6	30.8	$8,100	$378	$7,722
Zellars Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK	300 Lobo Ln	Little Elm	75068	Denton County	Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 947-9340	198	10	20.0	75.3%	27 (13.6%)	38 (19.2%)	98 (49.5%)	25 (12.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Sparks Elementary	Public	K-5	8200 Otis Dr	Frisco	75036	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3000	568	39	14.6	7.4%	206 (36.3%)	16 (2.8%)	70 (12.3%)	235 (41.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.9%)	96.5	120^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.4%		97.6	67^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.6%	53								75.8	91.6	81.3	66.3	84.1	81.3	57.0	$8,460	$378	$8,082
Nichols Elementary	Public	K-5	7411 Nichols Trail	Frisco	75036	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3950	689	42	16.4	2.3%	182 (26.4%)	29 (4.2%)	46 (6.7%)	386 (56.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.1%)	98.4	43^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.7	66^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.6%	23								84.1	92.4	94.8	73.8	86.4	92.2	54.9	$7,643	$378	$7,265
B B Owen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5640 Squires Dr	The Colony	75056	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 713-5950	265	25	10.4	54.7%	102 (38.5%)	49 (18.5%)	78 (29.4%)	17 (6.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.8%)	61	1537^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.1%		47.8	2310^th of 4647 public elementary schools	50.3%	773								51.3	62.5	48.4	59.0	56.3	35.5	22.6	$14,560	$1,341	$13,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Prestwick Elementary

How many students attend Prestwick Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Prestwick Elementary.

Is Prestwick Elementary a good school?

Prestwick Elementary ranks 776^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Prestwick Elementary?

Students at Prestwick Elementary are 50% White, 18% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

What schools do graduates of Prestwick Elementary attend?

Students who attend Prestwick Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lowell H Strike Middle
High : Little Elm High School

What district is Prestwick Elementary in?

Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)

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