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Elementary· 74 schools in district

CARROLL EL

4380 THRONE HALL DR, FRISCO, TX 75034FRISCO ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
508
Students
Total enrolled
$13,893
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
59/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 508 students in grades PK–05 in FRISCO, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,893 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 59th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CARROLL EL is a large elementary in FRISCO, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 508 students. The district invests $13,893 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at CARROLL EL

508
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
38%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution267 male · 241 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility38%
National avg 52% · 195 students
Student Composition
13%
21%
57%
Asian13%
White21%
Hispanic / Latino57%
Black4%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482001011403

Academic Outcomes at CARROLL EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 59th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 75034

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,893Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,893
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,113
Student Support$2,640
Administration$1,667
Operations$2,084
Other$1,389
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,893 spent per student, an estimated $6,155 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
75%
State government
16.3%
Local (property tax)
75.4%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
RIDDLE ELALLEN ELTAYLOR EL
↓
Middle
NELSON MIDDLETRENT MIDDLEPIONEER HERITAGE MIDDLEFOWLER MIDDLE
+12 more
↓
High School
REEDY H SWAKELAND H SLEBANON TRAIL H SHERITAGE H S
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyDenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFRISCO ISD →
Phone: (469)633-3725
NCES ID: 482001011403
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FRISCO seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FRISCO ISD
High
REEDY H S
2,275 students · 09–12
● 59 opp6% FRL
High
WAKELAND H S
2,147 students · 09–12
● 59 opp6% FRL
High
LEBANON TRAIL H S
2,136 students · 09–12
● 50 opp18% FRL
High
HERITAGE H S
2,127 students · 09–12
● 50 opp15% FRL
High
CENTENNIAL H S
2,082 students · 09–12
● 50 opp10% FRL
High
FRISCO H S
2,081 students · 09–12
● 59 opp25% FRL
High
LONE STAR H S
2,036 students · 09–12
● 59 opp17% FRL
High
LIBERTY H S
1,846 students · 09–12
● 50 opp11% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4380 THRONE HALL DR, FRISCO, TX 75034
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.