Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jim Plain Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jim Plain Elementary serves the northern part of Leander, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 11 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 2.5 miles to the edge of the zone. The furthest edge of the attendance area is about 4.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jim Plain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jim Plain Elementary School's student population of 704 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
704 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Jim Plain 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 Jim Plain Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#2061 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 Jim Plain Elementary School's ranking?
Jim Plain Elementary School is ranked #2061 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jim Plain Elementary School?
704 students attend Jim Plain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jim Plain Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jim Plain Elementary School?
Jim Plain Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jim Plain Elementary School offer ?
Jim Plain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jim Plain Elementary School part of?
Jim Plain Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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