- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Barron El
Federal NCES profile for Barron El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483510012132
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barron El earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Barron El has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barron El ranks #3 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Barron El grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 483510012132 · Plano, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 9:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Barron El grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barron El 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 343
Barron El
343 students
What this shows Barron El reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barron El compares
Barron El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 11.7%
White 9.3%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Barron El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
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 Barron El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barron El'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 other 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barron El
How many students attend Barron El?
Barron El has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barron El?
The student-teacher ratio at Barron El is 9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 Barron El?
74.9% of students at Barron El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barron El?
The largest demographic group at Barron El is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Plano, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barron El?
Barron El has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barron El rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Barron El ranks #3 of 21 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 schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Barron El, 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.