Public schools in Little Elm, TX
14 open public schools with an address in Little Elm, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,597
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Little Elm public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Little Elm, TX: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,597 students, an average of 716 per school. The largest campus is Little Elm H S (2,519 students), and the largest elementary school is Robertson El (624).
Little Elm ISD operates the most schools here (8), and 3 regular districts have at least one Little Elm campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.1:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 45% 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 Little Elm
Elementary schools in Little Elm
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Bell El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 560 | 13.4:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez El Little Elm ISD | PK–05 | 424 | 12.2:1 | |
| D H Brent El Little Elm ISD | PK–05 | 541 | 14.3:1 | |
| Dorothy Martinez El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 541 | 15.2:1 | |
| Fred Hill El Denton ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Lakeview El Little Elm ISD | PK–05 | 531 | 12.4:1 | |
| Miller El Frisco ISD | KG–05 | 573 | 15.4:1 | |
| North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus North Texas Collegiate Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 313 | 19.4:1 | |
| Robertson El Frisco ISD | PK–05 | 624 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Little Elm
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Co J J a E P Little Elm ISD · Alternative School | 06–10 | — | — | |
| Jerry R Walker Middle Little Elm ISD | 06–08 | 885 | 15.3:1 | |
| Lowell H Strike Middle Little Elm ISD | 06–08 | 881 | 16:1 |
High schools in Little Elm
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elm H S Little Elm ISD | 09–12 | 2,519 | 16:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Little Elm
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zellars Early Childhood Learning Center Little Elm ISD | PK–PK | 205 | 15.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.8%
- Hispanic32.1%
- Black24.6%
- Asian11%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Little Elm schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,597 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Little Elm
How many public schools are in Little Elm, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Little Elm: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,597 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Little Elm?
Schools with an address in Little Elm belong to 4 education agencies, led by Little Elm ISD (8 schools), Denton ISD (3 schools), Frisco ISD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Little Elm?
Little Elm H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Little Elm, with 2,519 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Little Elm?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Little Elm are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Little Elm schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Little Elm public schools is 15.1:1, similar to 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 Little Elm 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