- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano
Federal NCES profile for Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480020714235Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano ranks #2 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020714235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480020714235 · Plano, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
10 enr · 5:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier H S Online (2,728 students)
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Premier H S On
Premier H S Online
2,728 students
- Premier H S of 250
Premier H S of Amarillo
250 students
- Premier H S - 180
Premier H S - San Angelo
180 students
- Premier H S of 178
Premier H S of Mission
178 students
- Premier H S of 176
Premier H S of Abilene
176 students
- This school 10
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano
10 students
What this shows Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano compares
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 66% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$10,443
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 40.0%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 20.0%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Premier High Schools reports $10,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Amarillo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S - San Angelo | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Mission | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Abilene | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~10 students)
Frequently asked questions about Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano
How many students attend Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano?
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano has 10 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano is 5:1, which is 66% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 68% 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 Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano?
54.5% of students at Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano?
The largest demographic group at Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano?
Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano ranks #2 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 Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano, Premier High Schools also operates Premier H S Online (2,728 students), Premier H S of Amarillo (250 students), and Premier H S - San Angelo (180 students). See the Premier High Schools district page for the complete list.