Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saigling Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: SAIGLING EL serves the west part of Plano, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saigling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Saigling Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Saigling Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saigling Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#900 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Saigling Elementary School's ranking?
Saigling Elementary School is ranked #900 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Saigling Elementary School often compared to?
Saigling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepard Elementary School, Hightower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Saigling Elementary School?
309 students attend Saigling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Saigling Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saigling Elementary School?
Saigling Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saigling Elementary School offer ?
Saigling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Saigling Elementary School part of?
Saigling Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Saigling Elementary School located?
Saigling Elementary School is located in the High Place neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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