Daffron Elementary School

3900 Preston Meadow Dr
Plano, TX 75093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Daffron Elementary School serves 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Daffron Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daffron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Daffron Elementary School's student population of 623 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Daffron Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Daffron Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#2608 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
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Hispanic
52%
53%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
19%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daffron Elementary School's ranking?
Daffron Elementary School is ranked #2608 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Daffron Elementary School often compared to?
Daffron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hightower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Daffron Elementary School?
623 students attend Daffron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Daffron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daffron Elementary School?
Daffron Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daffron Elementary School offer ?
Daffron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Daffron Elementary School part of?
Daffron Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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