- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, TX
Brinker El
Federal NCES profile for Brinker El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483510006600
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brinker El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #21 of 29
- elementary schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brinker El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brinker El ranks #21 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Brinker El held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483510006600 · Plano, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 13.1:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Brinker El held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brinker 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 565
Brinker El
565 students
What this shows Brinker El reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brinker El compares
Brinker 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 27.1%
Asian 14.5%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Brinker El is more mixed than 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 Brinker El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brinker 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 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brinker El
How many students attend Brinker El?
Brinker El has 565 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brinker El?
The student-teacher ratio at Brinker El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Brinker El?
31.9% of students at Brinker El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brinker El?
The largest demographic group at Brinker El is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brinker El?
Brinker El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Brinker El rank among elementary schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Brinker El ranks #21 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 Brinker 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.