Stephens El
Shady Shores, TX · Denton ISD · Grades PK-5
3,258th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Stephens El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Stephens El 3,258th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Stephens El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 174 students tested
Stephens El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 461 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16.0% | 35.4% | ▲ 19.4 pts | |
| White | 63.8% | 28.2% | ▼ 35.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 22.1% | ▲ 11.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 7.8% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 5.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Stephens El
Typical home value $409K in zip 76208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Stephens El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Shady Shores ElLake Dallas ISD · 1.3 mi away1,450th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 48% - 7Pecan Creek ElDenton ISD · 1.5 mi away1,558th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 50% - 5Corinth ElLake Dallas ISD · 2.2 mi away2,476th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 42% - 6Founders Classical Academy CorinthTexas College Preparatory Academies · 2.7 mi away · charter2,177th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 39% - 9Hawk ElDenton ISD · 2.7 mi away632nd of 4,406
ELA 73% · Math 63% - 4Lake Dallas ElLake Dallas ISD · 3.2 mi away2,648th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 38% - 7Nelson ElDenton ISD · 3.6 mi away1,503rd of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 50% - 5North Texas Collegiate Academy-East CampusNorth Texas Collegiate Academy · 4.3 mi away · charter2,531st of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Stephens El in?
Stephens El is part of the Denton ISD district in Shady Shores, Texas.
Is Stephens El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Stephens El 3,258th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Stephens El?
Black 35%, White 28%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 8% (461 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Stephens El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76208 is $409K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.