Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barron Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barron Elementary serves the eastern part of Plano, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barron Elementary School's student population of 343 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barron Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barron Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5307 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
9%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barron Elementary School's ranking?
Barron Elementary School is ranked #5307 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barron Elementary School often compared to?
Barron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Elementary School, Barksdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Barron Elementary School?
343 students attend Barron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Barron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barron Elementary School?
Barron Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barron Elementary School offer ?
Barron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barron Elementary School part of?
Barron Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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