- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, TX
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483510009654
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 29
- elementary schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center ranks #1 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
58 on latest CCD 483510009654 · Plano, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 9.7:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 29 elementary schools in Plano. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 58
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center
58 students
What this shows Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center compares
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center
How many students attend Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center has 58 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center?
15.5% of students at Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center rank among elementary schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center ranks #1 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.