Vaughn Elementary

Summary:

Vaughn Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Frisco Independent School District, serving 729 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance and a diverse student population.

Vaughn Elementary's academic achievements are truly impressive. The school's STAAR test scores significantly exceed state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 3rd-5th grade reading proficiency rates ranging from 78.9% to 82.03%, and math proficiency rates from 51.4% to 75%. Compared to other schools in the Frisco ISD, Vaughn Elementary is a standout performer, with a low student-teacher ratio and increasing per-student spending, indicating a strong commitment to educational resources. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger further underscores its exceptional academic standards.

While Vaughn Elementary's overall performance is exceptional, there are some disparities in the achievement of different student subgroups. The school's Asian and multi-racial students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 274-172 and 283-244 out of 1,015-957 and 1,099-1,004 Texas elementary schools, respectively. However, the performance of African American and Hispanic students, while still above the state average, is not as strong as the school's other subgroups. This suggests that Vaughn Elementary may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3535 Guinn Gate Dr
       Frisco, TX  75034


(469) 633-2575

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
415th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,764 Help


Students who attend Vaughn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pioneer Heritage Middle
High:    Wakeland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  667

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.7%
Asian:
35.5%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Compare Details Vaughn Elementary ranks better than 91.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (35.7%), Asian (35.5%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vaughn Elementary is 15.9. 24 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vaughn Elementary is $8,764, which is the 20th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vaughn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vaughn Elementary 415th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Vaughn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 30th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vaughn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.48 228th 4479 94.9%
2021 94.78 212th 4578 95.4%
2022 90.84 318th 4581 93.1%
2023 88.21 448th 4647 90.4%
2024 88.75 415th 4675 91.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.73 244th 1004 75.7%
2023 69.73 283rd 1099 74.2%
2024 71.55 261st 1114 76.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.64 383rd 3333 88.5%
2021 37.61 2211th 3446 35.8%
2022 89.21 148th 3487 95.8%
2023 72.19 638th 3556 82.1%
2024 95.51 96th 3638 97.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.55 465th 3558 86.9%
2019 71.27 532nd 3684 85.6%
2021 92.97 94th 3799 97.5%
2022 83.41 299th 3952 92.4%
2023 67.43 784th 4086 80.8%
2024 83.47 338th 4261 92.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.71 524th 4451 88.2%
2022 55.63 1777th 4477 60.3%
2023 23.93 3887th 4521 14.0%
2024 57.21 1695th 4560 62.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.58 154th 4306 96.4%
2019 93.00 195th 4348 95.5%
2021 91.96 263rd 4499 94.2%
2022 88.28 351st 4561 92.3%
2023 81.28 653rd 4588 85.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.25 206th 3106 93.4%
2019 72.49 630th 3184 80.2%
2021 80.53 287th 3006 90.5%
2022 76.72 297th 2958 90.0%
2023 71.38 697th 2980 76.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.33 1233rd 4240 70.9%
2019 46.48 2223rd 4295 48.2%
2021 51.79 1714th 4331 60.4%
2022 70.93 794th 4461 82.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.04 225th 4319 94.8%
2019 91.46 263rd 4357 94.0%
2021 95.24 163rd 4498 96.4%
2022 89.50 342nd 4563 92.5%
2023 90.91 298th 4585 93.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.23 337th 1005 66.5%
2019 65.65 323rd 1009 68.0%
2021 76.04 179th 967 81.5%
2022 74.54 172nd 957 82.0%
2023 70.52 274th 1015 73.0%
2024 65.67 355th 1035 65.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.04 82nd 2483 96.7%
2019 70.18 480th 2515 80.9%
2021 78.33 271st 2444 88.9%
2022 64.43 623rd 2421 74.3%
2023 48.76 1116th 2443 54.3%
2024 66.39 579th 2421 76.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.93 52nd 4168 98.8%
2019 88.41 233rd 4188 94.4%
2021 82.93 421st 4329 90.3%
2022 76.43 649th 4376 85.2%
2023 75.83 699th 4401 84.1%
2024 74.05 756th 4431 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at Vaughn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.36 361st 3127 88.5%
2019 78.71 459th 3142 85.4%
2021 74.44 575th 3082 81.3%
2022 68.10 857th 3082 72.2%
2023 68.09 877th 3106 71.8%
2024 67.38 875th 3078 71.6%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Vaughn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 256 23 182 34 4 0 9 0 508
2018 277 30 209 41 2 0 13 0 572
2019 284 36 205 52 1 1 19 0 598
2020 316 58 216 77 2 2 26 0 697
2021 266 55 214 87 1 2 26 0 651
2022 261 79 239 72 3 2 44 0 700
2023 261 75 258 86 3 2 44 0 729
2024 238 56 237 76 5 2 53 0 667

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 Vaughn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 508 35.6 14.2 0.8
2018 572 36.3 15.7 1.6
2019 598 39.2 15.2 4
2020 697 39.8 17.5 5.3
2021 651 41.2 15.7 6.1
2022 700 34.3 20.3 8.3
2023 729 45.2 16.1 11.5
2024 667 41.8 15.9 9.9

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 Vaughn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 508 35.6 14.2 0.8
2018 572 36.3 15.7 1.6
2019 598 39.2 15.2 4
2020 697 39.8 17.5 5.3
2021 651 41.2 15.7 6.1
2022 700 34.3 20.3 8.3
2023 729 45.2 16.1 11.5
2024 667 41.8 15.9 9.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vaughn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $512 (6.4%) $7,477 (93.6%) $7,990
2020 $457 (5.7%) $7,524 (94.3%) $7,981
2021 $378 (4.3%) $8,386 (95.7%) $8,764

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vaughn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 448th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Vaughn Elementary)6471
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vaughn Elementary)7354
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6466
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Vaughn Elementary)7573
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vaughn Elementary)8157
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6769
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Vaughn Elementary)7183
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7580
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vaughn Elementary)8378
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7976
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Vaughn Elementary)6358
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6956
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students598729
 21.9%
African American3675
 108.3%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian205258
 25.9%
Hispanic5286
 65.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White284261
 8.1%
Two or More Races1944
 131.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4%11.5%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vaughn Elementary

Students at Vaughn Elementary are 36% White, 36% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Yes. Vaughn Elementary ranks in the top 8.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Vaughn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pioneer Heritage Middle
High : Wakeland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 667 students attended Vaughn Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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