Serving 726 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jenny Preston Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Jenny Preston Elementary School's student population of 726 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
726 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Jenny Preston Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jenny Preston Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#461 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
43%
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
31%
24%
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
8%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Allen Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jenny Preston Elementary School's ranking?
Jenny Preston Elementary School is ranked #461 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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, Beverly Cheatham Elementary School, Mary Evans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
726 students attend Jenny Preston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Jenny Preston Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 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 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-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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