Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daffron Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daffron Elementary serves the west part of Plano, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families can expect to drive about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daffron Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Daffron Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daffron Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1897 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1897 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Daffron Elementary School?
604 students attend Daffron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Daffron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daffron Elementary School?
Daffron Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Daffron Elementary School part of?
Daffron Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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