How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Daffron Elementary | Hightower Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Plano, TX | Plano, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 604 | 448 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.5% | 19.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Daffron Elementary | Hightower Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.5% | 37.7% |
| African American | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.0% | 17.4% |
| Asian | 13.7% | 22.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 10.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Daffron Elementary | Hightower Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 340:1 | 440:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.7% | 6.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.