The top reported proficiency rate is 93% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Carroll El
Carroll Elementary sits in Southlake, an affluent residential suburb in northeast Tarrant County where median home values are substantially above regional and state benchmarks, and household incomes are well above the national median. The city functions as a bedroom community anchored by Southlake Town Square, a mixed-use downtown with civic and retail amenities, though daily life outside that center is car-dependent. The school draws from a well-resourced area and serves prekindergarten through fourth grade in a neighborhood elementary setting.
The school's academic performance in tested grades is strong. Third-graders show solid proficiency in both English language arts and math, with most students meeting or exceeding state standards. Fourth-graders perform notably higher, with nearly all students in math meeting or exceeding state proficiency levels and a strong majority doing so in reading. Across all grades tested, the vast majority of students reach the "meets" threshold or above; a substantial proportion reach "masters" level, the highest performance band. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Tarrant County districts.
The student body is predominantly white and Asian, with a smaller percentage identifying as Hispanic, multiracial, or Black. Asian families represent a meaningful share of enrollment, notably higher than county and state averages. The school's enrollment is moderate for an elementary serving these grade bands, with larger cohorts in the second and fourth grades. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data were not available, which is typical for schools in high-income areas where few students qualify for these programs. Special education and English learner data were also not available in the provided information.
Carroll ISD, the parent district, has lowered its total property tax rate substantially since 2021, a shift that reduces the annual tax burden for homeowners even as home values remain high. In November 2025, district voters approved additional funding through a permanent "golden penny" tax increase supporting staff compensation and programs. The district has also announced the closure of one intermediate school by 2027-28, consolidating its middle grades structure in response to years of enrollment decline.
Families should be aware of the district's history around diversity and inclusion initiatives. The district formally rejected a proposed Cultural Competence Action Plan in December 2021 as part of a lawsuit settlement and disbanded its diversity council. This decision followed years of public conflict and drew federal civil rights investigations. This shapes the pedagogical environment families are choosing and is relevant context for how the district approaches cultural and social topics.
Carroll Elementary itself offers a conventional neighborhood elementary program with state-standard testing in the upper grades served. The school sits in a prosperous, stable residential market where housing costs are high and the population skews toward affluent, educated families. For families prioritizing strong early-grade academics and a traditional school model in a high-income community, the school's performance data and setting align well. Parents new to the area or weighing Carroll ISD more broadly may want to discuss the district's approach to diversity and social inclusion directly with administrators, given the documented history.
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