Frances E Norton Elementary

Frances E Norton Elementary is a high-performing K-6 school in Allen, TX, serving 622 students as part of the top-rated Allen Independent School District (Isd). This school consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the 96th percentile or higher statewide, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1 that supports a well-resourced learning environment.

Norton stands out for its exceptional consistency and specific academic strengths. Over the past decade, its statewide percentile rank has never dipped below the 93rd percentile, a level of stability that sets it apart from nearby schools like Kerr Elementary and Max O Vaughan Elementary, which show more fluctuation. The school particularly excels in 6th Grade Reading, with 90.53% of students proficient in 2025-2026, compared to 78.44% for the district and 53.52% for the state—a rate higher than nearby top schools like Beverly Cheatham Elementary (87.85%) and Mary Evans Elementary (84.44%). In math, Norton's 4th graders achieved an 86.42% proficiency rate, a remarkable 21.65 percentage points above the Allen ISD average, suggesting a highly effective math curriculum at that grade level.

An interesting finding is the stark contrast between Norton and Rasor Elementary, located less than 1.5 miles away but in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). While Norton ranks in the 96th percentile, Rasor ranks in the 18th, highlighting how district boundaries can correlate with significant differences in academic outcomes. Norton also excels at supporting its most vulnerable students, ranking in the 95th percentile for Special Education and 96th for At-Risk students in 2024-2025. However, its performance for English Language Learners dropped to the 69th percentile that year, an area for potential improvement. Science scores, while above district averages, are a growth area, with 68.6% proficiency in 2024-2025, up from 57.78% the prior year.