Public elementary schoolGrades K–6Allen ISD

Max O Vaughan Elementary

820 Cottonwood Dr, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 727-0470

B
89 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Down from an A (93) in 2025.
690students
16.5students per teacher
96.2%attendance
10thof 17 Allen ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Allen ISD schools
BBACABBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Max O Vaughan 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 achievementA · 93

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 90

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

Closing the gapsC · 79

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Max O Vaughan 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 level91%
Meets grade level75%
Allen ISD elementary schools: 70.4%
Masters grade level55%

Students and teachers

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

690students in 2024–25Up 1% from 686 the year before
16.5students per teacher42 full-time teachers
21.6average class sizeAllen ISD elementary schools: 20.7
6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,760average teacher base pay
19.4%from low-income familiesAllen ISD elementary schools: 22.4%
12%English learners
40.6%in gifted & talented
4.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 36.7%Asian 32.9%Hispanic 13.5%Two or More Races 8.3%African American 8%

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 Max O Vaughan Elementary.

AnnouncedOne Bethany North office towerAs early as 2029 · 1.4 mi away ApprovedDowntown Allen Phase 1Opens 2028 · 1.6 mi away OpenAllen Public Library expansionOpened Dec 2025 · 1.7 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BAlton Boyd ElementaryAllen ISD · 86 · 0.6 mi BBolin ElementaryAllen ISD · 88 · 1.1 mi AMcCall ElementaryPlano ISD · 90 · 1.4 mi CAlvis C Story ElementaryAllen ISD · 70 · 1.8 mi AGeorge J Anderson Early Childhood SchoolAllen ISD · 90 · 1.9 mi BGene M Reed ElementaryAllen ISD · 81 · 1.9 mi PDiscovery Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.0 mi PCornerstone School AllenPrivate · PK–K · 1.1 mi PDiscovery DaysPrivate · PK–K · 1.5 mi
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Questions about Max O Vaughan Elementary

What is Max O Vaughan Elementary’s TEA rating?

Max O Vaughan Elementary earned a B (89 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (93) in 2025.

What grades does Max O Vaughan Elementary serve?

Grades K–6. It’s part of Allen ISD, at 820 Cottonwood Dr in Allen.

How many students go to Max O Vaughan Elementary?

690 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 686 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does Max O Vaughan Elementary compare with other Allen ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 10th of 17 Allen ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 53% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Max O Vaughan 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.