- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plano, TX
Plano East Sr H S
Federal NCES profile for Plano East Sr H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483510005796
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plano East Sr H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Plano East Sr H S has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plano East Sr H S ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Plano East Sr H S held near 3,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 178.1 → 173.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 483510005796 · Plano, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,033 enr · 17:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students)
Plano East Sr H S held near 3,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 178.1 → 173.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Plano East Sr H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Renner Middle 1,137
Renner Middle
1,137 students
What this shows Plano East Sr H S reports 3,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plano East Sr H S compares
Plano East Sr H S 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,033 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,033
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
White 21.4%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Plano East Sr H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
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 Plano East Sr H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano West Senior H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Renner Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plano East Sr H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~3,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plano East Sr H S
How many students attend Plano East Sr H S?
Plano East Sr H S has 3,033 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,082 (2022-23) → 3,050 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plano East Sr H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Plano East Sr H S is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plano East Sr H S?
27.8% of students at Plano East Sr H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plano East Sr H S?
The largest demographic group at Plano East Sr H S is Asian at 32.6% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plano East Sr H S?
Plano East Sr H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Plano East Sr H S rank among high schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Plano East Sr H S ranks #8 of 9 high 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 high schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Plano East Sr H S, Plano Isd also operates Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), Plano Sr H S (2,267 students), and Shepton H S (1,360 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.