Huffman Elementary School
Tel:
(469)752-1900
- Huffman Elementary School serves 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Huffman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Huffman Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 477 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Huffman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Huffman Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6128 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 72% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 52% |
| Black | 38% | 13% |
| White | 15% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plano Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Huffman Elementary School is Shepton High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Renner Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Centennial Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plano Shepton High School Grades: 9-10 | 1506 students
0.3 miles
5505 Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093
(469)752-7600 0.3 9-10 1506 - Plano Centennial Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 556 students
1.1 miles
2609 Ventura Dr
Plano, TX 75093
(469)752-0700 1.1 K-5 556 - Plano Plano West Senior High School Grades: 11-12 | 2715 students
1.7 miles
5601 W Parker Rd
Plano, TX 75093
(469)752-9600 1.7 11-12 2715 - Dallas Rose Haggar Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 581 students
1.7 miles
17820 Campbell Rd
Dallas, TX 75252
(469)752-1400 1.7 K-5 581 - Plano Beaty Early Childhood School Grades: PK | 473 students
1.8 miles
1717 Nevada Dr
Plano, TX 75093
(469)752-4200 1.8 PK 473
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