- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen, TX
Jenny Preston El
Federal NCES profile for Jenny Preston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480789013566
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenny Preston El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenny Preston El has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenny Preston El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Allen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Jenny Preston El shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 480789013566 · Allen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 16.9:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Jenny Preston El shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jenny Preston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- This school 726
Jenny Preston El
726 students
What this shows Jenny Preston El reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jenny Preston El compares
Jenny Preston El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 90% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 726 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.3%
White 31.3%
African American 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Jenny Preston El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jenny Preston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jenny Preston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jenny Preston El
How many students attend Jenny Preston El?
Jenny Preston El has 726 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenny Preston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenny Preston El is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jenny Preston El?
6.2% of students at Jenny Preston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenny Preston El?
The largest demographic group at Jenny Preston El is Asian at 43.3% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenny Preston El?
Jenny Preston El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jenny Preston El rank among schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenny Preston El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides Jenny Preston El, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.