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PLANO ISD

Texas · Public School District
79
Schools
48,921
Students
$16,882
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
36.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
95.7%
Graduation Rate
+9.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PLANO ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 48,921 students across 79 schools. It includes 46 elementary, 13 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,882 is above average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (79)
Elementary Schools46 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALDRIDGE ELKG–05458
ALLAN K & CAROLYN H BIRD EDUCATION CENTERKG–0558
ANDREWS ELKG–05470
BARKSDALE ELKG–05551
BARRON ELPK–05343
BETHANY ELKG–05282
BEVERLY ELKG–05395
BOGGESS ELPK–05518
BRINKER ELKG–05595
CARLISLE ELKG–05515
CENTENNIAL ELKG–05502
CHRISTIE ELPK–05569
DAFFRON ELKG–05554
DAVIS ELKG–05288
DOOLEY ELKG–05325
FORMAN ELPK–05549
GULLEDGE ELKG–05767
HARRINGTON ELKG–05384
HAUN ELKG–05600
HEDGCOXE ELKG–05421
HICKEY ELKG–05522
HIGHTOWER ELKG–05477
HUFFMAN ELPK–05559
HUGHSTON ELPK–05353
JACKSON ELPK–05561
MARTHA HUNT ELKG–05577
MATHEWS ELPK–05477
MCCALL ELKG–05497
MEADOWS ELKG–05364
MEMORIAL ELPK–05425
MENDENHALL ELPK–05607
MILLER ELKG–05343
MITCHELL ELPK–05674
RASOR ELKG–05462
REGIONAL DAY SCH FOR DEAFPK–050
ROSE HAGGAR ELPK–05609
SAIGLING ELKG–05331
SCHELL ELKG–05470
SHEPARD ELKG–05426
SIGLER ELPK–05454
SKAGGS ELKG–05350
STINSON ELKG–05524
THOMAS ELPK–05612
WEATHERFORD ELPK–05444
WELLS ELKG–05519
WYATT ELKG–05341
Middle Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARMSTRONG MIDDLE06–08611
BOWMAN MIDDLE06–08868
C M RICE MIDDLE06–08944
CARPENTER MIDDLE06–08535
FRANKFORD MIDDLE06–08889
HAGGARD MIDDLE06–08710
HENDRICK MIDDLE06–08621
MURPHY MIDDLE06–081,011
OTTO MIDDLE06–08995
RENNER MIDDLE06–081,214
ROBINSON MIDDLE06–081,018
SCHIMELPFENIG MIDDLE06–08828
WILSON MIDDLE06–08823
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E-SCHOOL09–120
HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND05–1223
PLANO EAST SR H S09–123,082
PLANO ISD ACADEMY H S09–12350
PLANO JJAEP07–127
PLANO SR H S11–122,288
PLANO WEST SENIOR H S11–122,625
Other Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ADULT TRANSITION CENTERAE–AE0
BEATY EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLPK–PK294
C A MCMILLEN H S09–101,170
CLARK H S09–101,279
HEAD STARTPK–PK146
ISAACS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLPK–PK288
ITINERANT SP EDPK–120
JASPER H S09–101,295
LARRY D GUINN SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTERKG–120
PEARSON EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK230
SHEPTON H S09–101,400
VINES H S09–101,045
WILLIAMS H S09–101,210
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,882+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
State
7.3%
Local (property tax)
80.7%
Federal
12.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (81%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
79
Schools
48,921
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.7%
Opportunity Score51/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.7% graduation rate — 9.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,882 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 79 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PLANO ISD?
PLANO ISD has 79 public schools, serving a total of 48,921 students.
What is the graduation rate for PLANO ISD?
The graduation rate is 95.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PLANO ISD spend per student?
PLANO ISD spends $16,882 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PLANO ISD?
37% of students in PLANO ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PLANO ISD?
No, PLANO ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PLANO ISD serve?
PLANO ISD serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for PLANO ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in PLANO ISD is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.