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Schell Elementary School

5301 E Renner Rd
Richardson, TX 75082

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Tel: (469) 752-6600

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Schell Elementary School serves 593 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Schell Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Schell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Schell Elementary School's student population of 593 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

593 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Schell Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Schell Elementary School is 0.62, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#1120 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Schell Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

52%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Schell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Schell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

56%

Hispanic

53%

Black

10%

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Schell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

23%

26%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Schell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Schell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

25%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Schell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Plano Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schell Elementary School's ranking?

Schell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Schell Elementary School often compared to?

Schell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Schell Elementary School?

593 students attend Schell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Schell Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Schell Elementary School?

Schell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Schell Elementary School offer ?

Schell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Schell Elementary School part of?

Schell Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education