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Las Colinas Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 504 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 1, 2013

I have been in this school from kindergarden to 3rd grade...i left in the middle of 3rd and came to india...I miss all of my friends and my teachers(Mrs.Richardson, Mrs.Bolton,Mrs.Gibson etc.). I left in 2009 and that was my most horrible day...My friends were Uma, Riley Zimmerman, Braedon, Twinkle, Skyler and Edwin. I hope you all see this and remember who i am...I am Ananya Jain and i hope you remember me...this is an awesome school and i am regretting till now that i had left this school...it has an awesome cafetaria, classrooms, gym and playground. I loved the field trips the most and I hope i make a trip to america and the first thing i will do is i will come to this school...MISS ALL OF U!


Posted October 4, 2012

This is a great school. I wish the curriculum was more challenging as my 1st grader finds his spelling tests way too easy but overall I am really happy with this school for many reasons. I like that they give homework, which does not take time, but atleast in the mind of kids emphasize that they need to take their school seriously and be accountable. I love the discipline system in the classrooms. Also, the moral values and principals that the school tries in inculcates in children is simply outstanding. This is what I value the most as this is the time when my kid is shaping his character. His teacher is very nice. I simply have no complaints. Love the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2012

My daughter goes to LCE Kindergarten. She loves everyday of school. The teachers are so patient n helpful with the kids. Teachers send in regular updates thru email, so we know whats happening in class. Lots of extra curricular activities and never too much homework! The infrastructure and upkeep of the school truly exceeds expectations. I think the school is doing a great job keeping the children n parents happy!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2011

This is my son's first year (Kinder) at LCE and I have to say I LOVE it so far. I am a working parent, so I am not able to get as involved, but I help when I can with the PTA, etc. Communication through email is great and my son has learned so much this year. There is a new principal (Abby McCone) this year, and she is great too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2011

Some teachers are unethical and unprofessional. .. I can't wait to finish this school year and transfer to other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 3, 2008

I went to Las Colinas for 5 years. The school has a good enviorment and they never give to much homework.The school is clean and the staff are great. There are lots of extra- curriculum activities.The language classes are great. There is a big playground and plenty of space to run in. The gifted and talented programs started to fall in 07-08 but then IB started I I think the school will become better. The only problem is the principle who we never liked. Other wise, the school is great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 27, 2008

Splendid all-around neighborhood school with great teachers, awesome administrators and involved parents. These kids are blessed to be at Las Colinas Elementary!
—Submitted by Angie Drake, a parent


Posted May 20, 2008

LCE is a wonderful school! My children spent two years here. The academic program here is excellent. Quality work is expected from the students beginning in Kindergarten. Spanish and science are taught in regular studies even in Kindergarten. The principal is respected, hands-on to the students, readily visible and approachable. The teaching staff are experienced and caring. There is not a better or more friendly office staff. The cultural mix of students is great and rounds out a true school family. LCE has a very active and productive PTA. My kids learned how to learn at LCE.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2008

I am very happy with the teachers.I think the person who is sitting in the front desk has no business to be rude to the parents or the chidren.The first impression due to her behavior is really deprimental for the school.


Posted May 14, 2006

Very community driven school with lots of close feedback to parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2005

I am from New Olreans, La. due to hurricane Katrina and had a 5 and 10 yr. old at LCE for 2 semesters. LCE is a great school with a wonderful academic program for both of my kids. The staff at the front office are the kindest people I have ever met and they love doing their jobs. They greet you with a smile everytime you walk into the office. The principal is a great leader and is very involved with the 'hands on' day to day activities. I have never seen her in her office. As a matter of fact, I don't even know where her office is located. The parental involvement is great at LCE. I have never seen a school with such high enrollment in the PTA. If I were to remain in Texas I would definitely keep my children in LCE!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2005

The enthusiasm for kids and the high teacher involvement make this a very special school. The principal is very hands on and has made sure the school has art, music, Spanish and PE available to the kids. The atmosphere is upbeat and happy and the PTA is award winning for their great projects and their enthusiastic involvement with the school. Teachers are out in the parking lots greeting kids as they arrive - calling them each by name. Every time I have lunch with my daughter there are always a lot of other parents there too. One down fall might be a lack of computers ---- every class has several, but they are not state of the art. The office staff is great to work with and very interested in the kids. It's a real pleasure to take my daughter there to school each day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2005

Great School!!! Everything from staff to other parents is great!
—Submitted by a staff


Posted January 21, 2004

Las Colinas has wonderful teachers that are very committed. Teachers really care about the students. The principal is wonderful with the students and parents and easy to talk to. I can't say enough good things about this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female94%
Male97%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education86%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American87%
Asian95%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian/Pacific Islander 33% 4%
White 30% 34%
Hispanic 19% 48%
Black 17% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 19%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 19%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 42%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 16%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2200 Kinwest Pkwy
Irving, TX 75063
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Phone: (972) 968-2200

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