Serving 828 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jenny Preston Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Jenny Preston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Jenny Preston Elementary School's student population of 828 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
828 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
Jenny Preston Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jenny Preston Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
38%
5%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
33%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Jenny Preston Elementary School is ranked #372 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jenny Preston Elementary School often compared to?
Jenny Preston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beverly Elementary School, Mary Evans Elementary School, Beverly Cheatham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jenny Preston Elementary School?
828 students attend Jenny Preston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Jenny Preston Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenny Preston Elementary School?
Jenny Preston Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jenny Preston Elementary School offer ?
Jenny Preston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jenny Preston Elementary School part of?
Jenny Preston Elementary School is part of Allen Independent School District.
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