- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, TX
Borchardt El
Federal NCES profile for Borchardt El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482001008485
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Borchardt El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #27 of 29
- elementary schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Borchardt El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Borchardt El ranks #27 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Borchardt El held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482001008485 · Plano, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 17.5:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Borchardt El held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Borchardt El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 666
Borchardt El
666 students
What this shows Borchardt El reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Borchardt El compares
Borchardt El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,217
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 666 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 74.8%
African American 9.6%
White 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Asian at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Borchardt El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Borchardt El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Borchardt El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Borchardt El
How many students attend Borchardt El?
Borchardt El has 666 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borchardt El?
The student-teacher ratio at Borchardt El is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Borchardt El?
9.4% of students at Borchardt El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Borchardt El?
The largest demographic group at Borchardt El is Asian at 74.8% of enrollment, in Plano, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Borchardt El?
Borchardt El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Borchardt El rank among elementary schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Borchardt El ranks #27 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 Frisco Isd?
Besides Borchardt El, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.