Public elementary schoolGrades K–6Allen ISD

Carlena Chandler Elementary

1000 Water Oak, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 747-3354

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 3 points from 2025Down from an A (90) in 2025.
731students
15.1students per teacher
96.1%attendance
13thof 17 Allen ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Allen ISD schools
BCABBBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Carlena Chandler Elementary has earned an A in 5 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 86

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 81

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 90

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Carlena Chandler Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Allen ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level82%
Meets grade level59%
Allen ISD elementary schools: 70.4%
Masters grade level33%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

731students in 2024–25Down 6% from 779 the year before
15.1students per teacher49 full-time teachers
20.5average class sizeAllen ISD elementary schools: 20.7
7.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,893average teacher base pay
38.9%from low-income familiesAllen ISD elementary schools: 22.4%
42.3%English learners
7.7%in gifted & talented
5.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 45%White 26.5%Asian 14.9%African American 10%Two or More Races 3.4%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Allen ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Carlena Chandler Elementary.

Under constructionFM 2551 (Angel Pkwy) wideningEst. Sept 2027 · 0.3 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BBolin ElementaryAllen ISD · 88 · 1.0 mi CAlvis C Story ElementaryAllen ISD · 70 · 1.1 mi AGeorge J Anderson Early Childhood SchoolAllen ISD · 90 · 1.7 mi BMax O Vaughan ElementaryAllen ISD · 89 · 2.1 mi BGene M Reed ElementaryAllen ISD · 81 · 2.2 mi BDavid and Lynda Olson ElementaryAllen ISD · 89 · 2.3 mi PGem Express Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · PK–K · 1.5 mi PDiscovery Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.7 mi PLucas Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 2.2 mi
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Questions about Carlena Chandler Elementary

What is Carlena Chandler Elementary’s TEA rating?

Carlena Chandler Elementary earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (90) in 2025.

What grades does Carlena Chandler Elementary serve?

Grades K–6. It’s part of Allen ISD, at 1000 Water Oak in Allen.

How many students go to Carlena Chandler Elementary?

731 students in 2024–25, down 6% from 779 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Carlena Chandler Elementary compare with other Allen ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 13th of 17 Allen ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 53% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Carlena Chandler Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Allen ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.