Public schools in Allen, TX
24 open public schools with an address in Allen, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,862
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Allen public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Allen, TX: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high, 4 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,862 students, an average of 828 per school. The largest campus is Allen H S (5,206 students), and the largest elementary school is Dr E T Boon El (789).
Allen ISD operates the most schools here (22), and 3 regular districts have at least one Allen campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 22% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Allen
Elementary schools in Allen
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Boyd El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 393 | 10.8:1 | |
| Alvis C Story El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 530 | 12.6:1 | |
| Beverly Cheatham El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 669 | 17:1 | |
| Beverly El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 361 | 12.6:1 | |
| Carlena Chandler El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 731 | 14.9:1 | |
| David and Lynda Olson El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 678 | 15.8:1 | |
| Dr E T Boon El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 789 | 16.4:1 | |
| Flossie Floyd Green El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 553 | 14.1:1 | |
| Frances E Norton El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 622 | 15.4:1 | |
| Gene M Reed El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 486 | 12.2:1 | |
| James and Margie Marion El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 688 | 14.8:1 | |
| Jenny Preston El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 726 | 16.3:1 | |
| Kerr El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 654 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mary Evans El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 621 | 16.8:1 | |
| Max O Vaughan El Allen ISD | KG–06 | 691 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Allen
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Co J J a E P Allen ISD · Alternative School | 06–09 | 3 | — | |
| Ereckson Middle Allen ISD | 07–08 | 1,263 | 17.8:1 | |
| W E Pete Ford Middle Allen ISD | 07–08 | 702 | 13.8:1 | |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle Allen ISD | 07–08 | 1,323 | 18:1 |
High schools in Allen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S Allen ISD | 09–12 | 5,206 | 19.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Allen
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George J Anderson Early Childhood School Allen ISD | PK–PK | 439 | 14.1:1 | |
| Lovejoy Childhood Development Center Lovejoy ISD | PK–PK | 60 | 15:1 | |
| Lowery Freshman Center Allen ISD | 09–09 | 1,674 | 15.3:1 | |
| Pat Dillard Special Achievement Center Allen ISD · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.2%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black12.2%
- Asian29.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Allen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,862 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Allen
How many public schools are in Allen, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Allen: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 19,862 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Allen?
Schools with an address in Allen belong to 3 education agencies, led by Allen ISD (22 schools), Lovejoy ISD (1 school), Plano ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Allen?
Allen H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Allen, with 5,206 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Allen?
No school with an address in Allen is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Allen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Allen public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Allen guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities