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Plains Elementary

Summary:

Plains Elementary is a public elementary school in Plains, Texas, serving 203 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Denver City Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 691 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Plains Elementary has seen some changes in its student racial makeup, with an increase in White students and a decrease in Hispanic students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 28.57% to 34.48%, and in STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 28.57% to 50%, all well below the state averages. The school's performance in STAAR Science for 5th grade was particularly low, with 0% of students proficient or better.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Kelley Elementary and Dodson Pri, Plains Elementary generally underperforms. Kelley Elementary, for example, outperformed Plains Elementary on STAAR tests in both Reading and Mathematics across all grade levels. The higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Plains Elementary (66.01%) compared to Kelley Elementary (64.31%) and Dodson Pri (72.91%) may be a contributing factor to the academic performance differences.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 811 Cowboy Way
       Plains, TX  79355-0479

(806) 456-7401

District: Plains Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3496th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,706 Help


Students who attend Plains Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Plains Middle
High:    Plains High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  203

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.5%
White:
32.0%
American Indian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plains Elementary ranks worse than 74.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.5%), White (32%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plains Elementary is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plains Elementary is $13,706.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Plains Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plains Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plains Independent School District (Isd) 691st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plains Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.03 1177th 3465 66.0%
2005 54.39 1798th 3475 48.3%
2006 49.93 2056th 3476 40.9%
2007 44.54 2472nd 3724 33.6%
2008 59.65 1673rd 3768 55.6%
2009 61.05 1648th 3884 57.6%
2010 74.40 820th 3937 79.2%
2011 53.01 2231st 4095 45.5%
2012 30.82 3391st 4206 19.4%
2013 31.47 3335th 4221 21.0%
2014 43.58 2719th 4260 36.2%
2015 22.42 3674th 4320 15.0%
2016 28.58 3357th 4286 21.7%
2017 7.53 4252nd 4329 1.8%
2018 7.46 4297th 4359 1.4%
2019 7.22 4422nd 4479 1.3%
2021 35.01 2842nd 4578 37.9%
2022 36.53 2971st 4581 35.1%
2023 41.64 2686th 4647 42.2%
2024 28.96 3496th 4675 25.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.50 3150th 3226 2.4%
2019 13.06 3251st 3333 2.5%
2022 18.26 3261st 3487 6.5%
2023 22.56 3131st 3556 12.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.34 1689th 3799 55.5%
2022 57.20 1184th 3952 70.0%
2023 59.98 1090th 4086 73.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.48 4189th 4264 1.8%
2019 10.92 4238th 4309 1.6%
2021 47.13 2236th 4451 49.8%
2022 54.43 1857th 4477 58.5%
2023 39.41 2905th 4521 35.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.79 4242nd 4306 1.5%
2019 8.88 4289th 4348 1.4%
2021 39.67 2594th 4499 42.3%
2022 37.20 2957th 4561 35.2%
2023 25.10 3732nd 4588 18.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.56 4151st 4240 2.1%
2019 12.56 4226th 4295 1.6%
2021 15.33 4245th 4331 2.0%
2022 22.40 3950th 4461 11.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.08 4239th 4319 1.9%
2019 8.22 4295th 4357 1.4%
2021 32.41 3007th 4498 33.1%
2022 42.76 2571st 4563 43.7%
2023 52.97 1964th 4585 57.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.55 4143rd 4168 0.6%
2019 6.20 4167th 4188 0.5%
2021 31.75 3116th 4329 28.0%
2022 40.16 2744th 4376 37.3%
2023 38.93 2831st 4401 35.7%
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Rank History for White students at Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.00 3032nd 3127 3.0%
2019 8.72 3062nd 3142 2.5%
2021 48.85 1533rd 3082 50.3%
2022 46.79 1733rd 3082 43.8%
2023 33.58 2246th 3106 27.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Plains Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 114 0 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1990 123 0 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1991 112 0 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1992 101 0 0 131 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1993 84 0 0 143 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1994 131 0 0 207 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 77 1 0 105 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1996 77 1 0 105 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1997 82 1 0 126 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1998 88 0 0 141 1 n/a n/a 0 230
1999 92 0 0 135 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2000 89 0 0 139 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2001 86 0 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2002 67 1 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2003 67 1 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2004 79 2 0 105 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2005 83 1 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2006 81 1 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2007 80 1 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2008 87 0 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2009 91 0 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2010 90 0 0 114 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2011 93 0 0 129 0 0 0 0 222
2012 84 0 0 126 0 0 0 0 210
2013 74 0 0 126 0 0 0 0 200
2014 68 0 0 126 0 0 0 0 194
2015 65 0 0 132 0 0 0 0 197
2016 76 0 0 151 0 0 2 0 229
2017 71 1 0 153 1 0 1 0 227
2018 69 0 0 152 2 0 2 0 225
2019 70 0 0 156 2 0 2 0 230
2020 74 0 0 156 2 0 2 0 234
2021 54 0 0 130 0 0 1 0 185
2022 46 0 0 136 0 0 1 0 183
2023 65 0 0 135 2 0 1 0 203

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plains Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 230 n/a n/a n/a
1990 238 17.0 14.0 n/a
1991 239 16.9 14.1 n/a
1992 232 19.0 12.2 56.5
1993 227 16.0 14.2 74.9
1994 338 27.0 12.5 62.1
1995 183 17.3 10.6 60.1
1996 183 17.3 10.6 60.1
1997 209 18.7 11.2 59.8
1998 230 20.1 11.4 57.8
1999 228 19.5 11.7 71.5
2000 228 19.4 11.8 72.8
2001 214 19.8 10.8 71
2002 184 18.2 10.1 77.2
2003 184 18.2 10.1 77.2
2004 186 17.1 10.9 81.2
2005 179 16.6 10.8 73.7
2006 183 16.2 11.3 73.2
2007 184 16.9 10.9 73.9
2008 203 18.3 11.1 73.9
2009 194 18.9 10.2 67.5
2010 204 18.9 10.7 69.1
2011 222 19.9 11.1 69.4
2012 210 20.9 10.0 72.9
2013 200 17.6 11.3 73
2014 194 16.1 12.0 71.1
2015 197 15.0 13.1 64.5
2016 229 20.0 11.4 67.2
2017 227 16.9 13.4 68.3
2018 225 15.9 14.0 67.1
2019 230 15.4 14.8 69.1
2020 234 17.2 13.5 63.7
2021 185 15.9 11.5 73.5
2022 183 17.6 10.3 76.5
2023 203 17.9 11.3 66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plains Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 230 n/a n/a n/a
1990 238 17.0 14.0 n/a
1991 239 16.9 14.1 n/a
1992 232 19.0 12.2 56.5
1993 227 16.0 14.2 74.9
1994 338 27.0 12.5 62.1
1995 183 17.3 10.6 60.1
1996 183 17.3 10.6 60.1
1997 209 18.7 11.2 59.8
1998 230 20.1 11.4 57.8
1999 228 19.5 11.7 71.5
2000 228 19.4 11.8 72.8
2001 214 19.8 10.8 71
2002 184 18.2 10.1 77.2
2003 184 18.2 10.1 77.2
2004 186 17.1 10.9 81.2
2005 179 16.6 10.8 73.7
2006 183 16.2 11.3 73.2
2007 184 16.9 10.9 73.9
2008 203 18.3 11.1 73.9
2009 194 18.9 10.2 67.5
2010 204 18.9 10.7 69.1
2011 222 19.9 11.1 69.4
2012 210 20.9 10.0 72.9
2013 200 17.6 11.3 73
2014 194 16.1 12.0 71.1
2015 197 15.0 13.1 64.5
2016 229 20.0 11.4 67.2
2017 227 16.9 13.4 68.3
2018 225 15.9 14.0 67.1
2019 230 15.4 14.8 69.1
2020 234 17.2 13.5 63.7
2021 185 15.9 11.5 73.5
2022 183 17.6 10.3 76.5
2023 203 17.9 11.3 66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plains Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $329 (2.8%) $11,263 (97.2%) $11,591
2020 $442 (3.7%) $11,518 (96.3%) $11,960
2021 $514 (3.8%) $13,192 (96.2%) $13,706

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plains Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4422nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2686th of 4647 Elementary schools
 40.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Plains Elementary)1939
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Plains Independent School District (Isd))1939
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Plains Elementary)3426
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plains Independent School District (Isd))3426
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Plains Elementary)1935
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Plains Independent School District (Isd))1935
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Plains Elementary)2245
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plains Independent School District (Isd))2245
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Plains Elementary)547
 42%
   5th Grade Reading (Plains Independent School District (Isd))547
 42%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plains Elementary)1363
 50%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plains Independent School District (Isd))1363
 50%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Plains Elementary)828
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Plains Independent School District (Isd))828
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students230203
 11.7%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic156135
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White7065
 7.1%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.1%66%
 3.1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended Plains Elementary.

Students at Plains Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 32% White.

Students who attend Plains Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plains Middle
High : Plains High School

Plains Elementary ranks 3496th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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