Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinkerton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinkerton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pinkerton Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinkerton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinkerton 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
#380 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
5%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
44%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinkerton Elementary School's ranking?
Pinkerton Elementary School is ranked #380 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pinkerton Elementary School often compared to?
Pinkerton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denton Creek Elementary School, Canyon Ranch Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pinkerton Elementary School?
329 students attend Pinkerton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pinkerton Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinkerton Elementary School?
Pinkerton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinkerton Elementary School offer ?
Pinkerton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pinkerton Elementary School part of?
Pinkerton Elementary School is part of Coppell ISD School District.
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