Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Skaggs Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Skaggs Elementary serves the northwest part of Plano, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skaggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Skaggs Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Motto
Reach for the Stars
School Rankings
Skaggs Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skaggs Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#48 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
64%
6%
Hispanic
8%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
16%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skaggs Elementary School's ranking?
Skaggs Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Skaggs Elementary School often compared to?
Skaggs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyatt Elementary School, Andrews Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Skaggs Elementary School?
356 students attend Skaggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Skaggs Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skaggs Elementary School?
Skaggs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skaggs Elementary School offer ?
Skaggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Skaggs Elementary School part of?
Skaggs Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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