- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Isaacs Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Isaacs Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483510012187
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isaacs Early Childhood School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Isaacs Early Childhood School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isaacs Early Childhood School ranks #14 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Isaacs Early Childhood School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483510012187 · Plano, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 11.3:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Isaacs Early Childhood School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Isaacs Early Childhood School 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 259
Isaacs Early Childhood School
259 students
What this shows Isaacs Early Childhood School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isaacs Early Childhood School compares
Isaacs Early Childhood School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Asian 27.4%
White 22.0%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Isaacs Early Childhood School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isaacs Early Childhood School 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 Isaacs Early Childhood School'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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isaacs Early Childhood School
How many students attend Isaacs Early Childhood School?
Isaacs Early Childhood School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaacs Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaacs Early Childhood School is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Isaacs Early Childhood School?
51.4% of students at Isaacs Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isaacs Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Isaacs Early Childhood School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaacs Early Childhood School?
Isaacs Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Isaacs Early Childhood School rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Isaacs Early Childhood School ranks #14 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 Isaacs Early Childhood School, 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.