PLANO ISD

PLANO, Texas — 74 schools

48,921
Total Enrollment
74
Schools
$16,882
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

PLANO ISD operates 74 public schools serving 48,921 students, placing it among the larger districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 30 elementary, 21 other, 13 middle, 10 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 46,592 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Collin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,882 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 80.7% local, 7.3% state, and 12.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,932 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #680 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 9 of 74 schools offering Advanced Placement (110 AP courses district-wide), a 329.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 30.7% Hispanic or Latino, 28.6% White, 22.1% Asian across the district's schools.

PLANO ISD school enrollment varies 337× across entities

PLANO ISD school enrollment ranges from 9 students (lowest) to 3,033 students (highest), a spread of 3,024 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

PLANO ISD student-counselor ratio is 330:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within PLANO ISD is typically wider than the PLANO ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

PLANO ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 21.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within PLANO ISD is typically wider than the PLANO ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.0%
Federal
7.3%
State
80.7%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
680 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Collin County county, where this district is located.

$1,582
Studio/mo
$1,648
1 BR/mo
$1,931
2 BR/mo
$2,431
3 BR/mo
$3,091
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,932
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 74 schools in PLANO ISD.

White 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 12.9%
Asian 22.1%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

9 / 74
Schools with AP
110 AP courses total
329.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in PLANO ISD

School Enrollment
Plano East Sr H S
3,033
Plano West Senior H S
2,559
Plano Sr H S
2,267
Shepton H S
1,360
Jasper H S
1,301
Renner Middle
1,137
Clark H S
1,114
Williams H S
1,105
Robinson Middle
1,084
C a Mcmillen H S
1,010
Vines H S
1,009
Otto Middle
936
Murphy Middle
901
C M Rice Middle
872
Bowman Middle
859
Frankford Middle
839
Schimelpfenig Middle
826
Wilson Middle
813
Mitchell El
787
Haggard Middle
707
Jackson El
705
Gulledge El
692
Thomas El
687
Daffron El
604
Christie El
568
Brinker El
565
Mendenhall El
563
Barksdale El
547
Rose Haggar El
546
Hendrick Middle
528
Huffman El
519
Boggess El
498
Hickey El
497
Martha Hunt El
491
Armstrong Middle
490
Mccall El
490
Haun El
486
Sigler El
485
Forman El
473
Wells El
463
Stinson El
463
Aldridge El
462
Carpenter Middle
462
Centennial El
462
Mathews El
460
Hightower El
448
Carlisle El
436
Meadows El
414
Memorial El
407
Andrews El
405
Weatherford El
404
Schell El
403
Shepard El
400
Hughston El
379
Hedgcoxe El
366
Beverly El
361
Skaggs El
356
Rasor El
351
Barron El
343
Harrington El
321
Wyatt El
318
Miller El
315
Saigling El
309
Dooley El
303
Davis El
294
Beaty Early Childhood School
281
Plano Isd Academy H S
275
Bethany El
266
Isaacs Early Childhood School
259
Pearson Early Childhood
220
Head Start
143
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center
58
Hospital/Homebound
23
Plano Jjaep
9

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in PLANO ISD?

PLANO ISD has 74 schools, including 10 high, 13 middle, 21 other, 30 elementary. Total enrollment is 48,921 students.

How much does PLANO ISD spend per student?

PLANO ISD spends $16,882 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #680 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in PLANO ISD?

The average teacher salary in PLANO ISD is $84,932 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near PLANO ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Collin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of PLANO ISD?

PLANO ISD students are 30.7% Hispanic or Latino, 28.6% White, 22.1% Asian, 12.9% African American, averaged across 74 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for PLANO ISD?

PLANO ISD has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #680 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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