Allen Isd

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Allen, Texas - 24 schools

An equity score of 9/100 ranks Allen Isd #1036 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,013 per pupil, Allen Isd ranks #1109 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

21,769
Total Enrollment
24
Schools
$10,013
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Allen Isd operates 24 public schools serving 21,769 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 17 combined, 3 high, 3 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Collin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,013 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 121 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 81.9% local, 10.5% state, and 7.6% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 9/100, ranked #1036 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 24 schools offering Advanced Placement (24 AP courses district-wide), a 533.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 12.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 32.3% White, 30.0% Asian, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Alton Boyd El, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.

Its largest campus is Allen H S, enrolling 5,206 students (24% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Collin Co J J a E P, at 3 students, a 1735x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Allen H S accounts for 23.9% of all Allen Isd student enrollment

That concentration means Allen Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Allen Isd school enrollment varies 1735× across entities

Allen Isd school enrollment ranges from 3 students (lowest) to 5,206 students (highest), a spread of 5,203 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Allen Isd student-counselor ratio is 534:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Allen Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 12.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.6%
Federal
10.5%
State
81.9%
Local

Funding Equity

9
Equity Score
1036 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 24 schools in Allen Isd.

White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 14.5%
Asian 30.0%
Multiracial 6.0%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 70.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Allen Isd's schools, above the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Alton Boyd El 75.4
  2. 2 James and Margie Marion El 74.4
  3. 3 Lowery Freshman Center 74.2
  4. 4 Alvis C Story El 74.2
  5. 5 Walter & Lois Curtis Middle 74.1

Programs & Resources

2 / 24
Schools with AP
24 AP courses total
533.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Allen Isd

School Enrollment
Allen H S
5,206
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323
Ereckson Middle
1,263
Lois Lindsey El
792
Dr E T Boon El
789
Carlena Chandler El
731
Jenny Preston El
726
W E Pete Ford Middle
702
Max O Vaughan El
691
James and Margie Marion El
688
David and Lynda Olson El
678
Beverly Cheatham El
669
Kerr El
654
Frances E Norton El
622
Mary Evans El
621
Bolin El
605
Flossie Floyd Green El
553
Alvis C Story El
530
D L Rountree El
499
Gene M Reed El
486
George J Anderson El
404
Alton Boyd El
393
Collin Co J J a E P
3

How Allen Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Tomball Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Galena Park Isd Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Hays Cisd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pearland Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Allen Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Allen Isd?

Allen Isd has 24 schools, including 3 high, 3 middle, 17 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 21,769 students.

How much does Allen Isd spend per student?

Allen Isd spends $10,013 per student. The district has an equity score of 9/100, ranking #1036 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Allen Isd?

Allen Isd students are 32.3% White, 30.0% Asian, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% African American, averaged across 24 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Allen Isd?

Allen Isd has an equity score of 9/100, ranking #1036 out of 1044 districts in Texas.