Plains High School is a public high school located in the city of Plains, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Plains Independent School District located in north central Yoakum County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plains Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Plains, TX, covering approximately 599.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 12.7 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 19.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plains Elementary School's student population of 201 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
PLAINS ISD ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.
School Rankings
Plains Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plains Elementary School is 0.40, which is less 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
#4276 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
27%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Cowboy/cowgirl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Plains Elementary School is ranked #4276 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Plains Elementary School?
201 students attend Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Plains Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 27% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plains Elementary School?
Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plains Elementary School offer ?
Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Plains Elementary School part of?
Plains Elementary School is part of Plains Independent School District.
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