Harrington Elementary

Summary:

Harrington Elementary is a public elementary school in Plano, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, particularly in reading and math proficiency.

Harrington Elementary's strong academic record is evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 74.55%, significantly higher than the Plano Independent School District's 64.1% and the state's 48.85%. The school's 5th grade reading proficiency rate was also impressive at 75.86%, compared to the district's 71.19% and the state's 53.96%. Harrington Elementary's strong performance extends to mathematics as well, with 3rd grade proficiency rates of 66.07% compared to the district's 57.25% and the state's 40.86%.

When compared to nearby schools, Harrington Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Hughston Elementary, the closest school to Harrington, has a similar student population but slightly lower STAAR test scores in some areas. Additionally, schools like Weatherford Elementary and Mendenhall Elementary, which have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, tend to have lower academic performance compared to Harrington. This suggests that Harrington Elementary is a model of academic excellence within the Plano Independent School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1540 Baffin Bay Dr
       Plano, TX  75075-2204


(469) 752-1500

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
965th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,902 Help


Students who attend Harrington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carpenter Middle
High:    Plano Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.9%
Asian:
19.6%
Hispanic:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrington Elementary ranks better than 79.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 27th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Harrington Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.9%), Asian (19.6%), Hispanic (16.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrington Elementary is 11.6, which is the 12th best among 44 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrington Elementary is $10,902. 24 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrington Elementary 965th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Harrington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Plano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Independent School District (Isd) 185th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.08 372nd 3465 89.3%
2005 77.05 602nd 3475 82.7%
2006 75.71 666th 3476 80.8%
2007 74.16 800th 3724 78.5%
2008 83.75 269th 3768 92.9%
2009 71.04 1028th 3884 73.5%
2010 76.48 688th 3937 82.5%
2011 77.77 622nd 4095 84.8%
2012 81.99 558th 4206 86.7%
2013 86.42 371st 4221 91.2%
2014 84.43 493rd 4260 88.4%
2015 90.73 164th 4320 96.2%
2016 92.35 93rd 4286 97.8%
2017 91.49 313th 4329 92.8%
2018 89.95 355th 4359 91.9%
2019 85.09 520th 4479 88.4%
2021 89.06 435th 4578 90.5%
2022 84.47 589th 4581 87.1%
2023 80.45 750th 4647 83.9%
2024 74.38 965th 4675 79.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.36 252nd 1099 77.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.36 148th 3226 95.4%
2019 77.05 397th 3333 88.1%
2021 76.08 454th 3446 86.8%
2022 76.76 453rd 3487 87.0%
2023 62.56 1024th 3556 71.2%
2024 50.14 1637th 3638 55.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.02 191st 3558 94.6%
2019 77.78 367th 3684 90.0%
2021 78.14 367th 3799 90.3%
2022 71.75 627th 3952 84.1%
2023 74.27 539th 4086 86.8%
2024 75.36 595th 4261 86.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.90 629th 4264 85.2%
2019 59.41 1394th 4309 67.6%
2021 78.10 512th 4451 88.5%
2022 68.84 957th 4477 78.6%
2023 44.20 2600th 4521 42.5%
2024 42.02 2734th 4560 40.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.59 322nd 4306 92.5%
2019 83.10 516th 4348 88.1%
2021 88.39 406th 4499 91.0%
2022 81.74 614th 4561 86.5%
2023 78.28 762nd 4588 83.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.59 577th 3106 81.4%
2019 78.46 112th 3184 96.5%
2021 79.08 391st 3006 87.0%
2022 69.53 797th 2958 73.1%
2023 73.31 527th 2980 82.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.76 548th 4240 87.1%
2019 73.74 643rd 4295 85.0%
2021 87.64 211th 4331 95.1%
2022 66.04 1042nd 4461 76.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.71 442nd 4319 89.8%
2019 83.33 532nd 4357 87.8%
2021 86.85 462nd 4498 89.7%
2022 82.21 611th 4563 86.6%
2023 78.09 792nd 4585 82.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.27 260th 1005 74.1%
2019 61.70 378th 1009 62.5%
2021 62.29 360th 967 62.8%
2022 74.24 178th 957 81.4%
2023 61.10 434th 1015 57.2%
2024 56.22 537th 1035 48.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.84 1428th 2483 42.5%
2019 62.97 676th 2515 73.1%
2021 67.75 459th 2444 81.2%
2022 60.53 751st 2421 69.0%
2023 45.21 1229th 2443 49.7%
2024 57.55 865th 2421 64.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.43 413th 4168 90.1%
2019 81.18 432nd 4188 89.7%
2021 63.85 1165th 4329 73.1%
2022 37.11 2950th 4376 32.6%
2023 52.17 1921st 4401 56.4%
2024 45.96 2359th 4431 46.8%
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Rank History for White students at Harrington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.89 344th 3127 89.0%
2019 68.73 835th 3142 73.4%
2021 76.29 508th 3082 83.5%
2022 76.45 495th 3082 83.9%
2023 75.17 585th 3106 81.2%
2024 64.64 989th 3078 67.9%
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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.

Harrington Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Harrington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 466 16 29 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 524
1989 391 12 22 8 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 368 17 27 6 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1991 380 16 33 8 0 n/a n/a -57 380
1992 445 23 39 8 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1993 464 26 39 7 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1994 461 26 41 11 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 462 31 57 16 2 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 462 31 57 16 2 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 438 39 55 21 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 427 30 63 29 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 387 33 68 32 4 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 360 42 70 26 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2001 325 40 69 49 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 272 29 69 23 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 272 29 69 23 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 254 37 64 27 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 248 35 129 31 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2006 230 45 119 39 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 243 39 128 47 4 n/a n/a 0 461
2008 224 28 135 39 3 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 223 34 161 45 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2010 210 45 149 40 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2011 185 38 127 42 5 0 21 0 418
2012 186 26 112 44 5 0 22 0 395
2013 195 36 118 50 3 0 18 0 420
2014 186 42 114 58 3 0 22 0 425
2015 203 40 98 63 2 0 21 0 427
2016 201 35 96 80 1 0 23 0 436
2017 178 26 88 71 1 0 21 0 385
2018 201 42 82 67 2 0 17 0 411
2019 200 47 95 65 1 0 21 0 429
2020 196 43 95 71 2 0 24 0 431
2021 177 53 89 60 0 0 18 0 397
2022 149 42 73 69 0 0 16 0 349
2023 166 54 72 67 3 0 22 0 384
2024 140 44 64 55 2 0 21 0 326

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 Harrington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 25.0 20.9 n/a
1989 433 n/a n/a n/a
1990 418 24.0 17.4 n/a
1991 380 41.8 9.0 n/a
1992 515 29.9 17.2 1.6
1993 536 31.0 17.3 4.5
1994 539 30.6 17.6 3.3
1995 568 34.3 16.6 1.6
1996 568 34.3 16.6 1.6
1997 554 34.6 16.0 3.1
1998 550 33.9 16.2 3.3
1999 524 31.0 16.9 6.5
2000 499 32.7 15.3 8
2001 484 33.1 14.6 9.9
2002 395 31.1 12.7 9.9
2003 395 31.1 12.7 9.9
2004 383 29.8 12.9 15.1
2005 445 35.9 12.4 13
2006 436 37.9 11.5 17.4
2007 461 40.8 11.3 16.3
2008 429 40.9 10.5 9.6
2009 464 42.6 10.9 15.9
2010 446 38.1 11.6 20.4
2011 418 38.6 10.8 23.4
2012 395 36.6 10.7 21.3
2013 420 37.8 11.0 25
2014 425 36.5 11.6 24.7
2015 427 38.0 11.2 26.9
2016 436 39.0 11.1 27.3
2017 385 36.6 10.4 23.6
2018 411 38.1 10.7 24.3
2019 429 38.3 11.1 26.8
2020 431 36.2 11.8 23.9
2021 397 34.1 11.6 25.2
2022 349 28.9 12.0 27.2
2023 384 29.6 12.9 28.9
2024 326 28.0 11.6 26.4

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 Harrington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 25.0 20.9 n/a
1989 433 n/a n/a n/a
1990 418 24.0 17.4 n/a
1991 380 41.8 9.0 n/a
1992 515 29.9 17.2 1.6
1993 536 31.0 17.3 4.5
1994 539 30.6 17.6 3.3
1995 568 34.3 16.6 1.6
1996 568 34.3 16.6 1.6
1997 554 34.6 16.0 3.1
1998 550 33.9 16.2 3.3
1999 524 31.0 16.9 6.5
2000 499 32.7 15.3 8
2001 484 33.1 14.6 9.9
2002 395 31.1 12.7 9.9
2003 395 31.1 12.7 9.9
2004 383 29.8 12.9 15.1
2005 445 35.9 12.4 13
2006 436 37.9 11.5 17.4
2007 461 40.8 11.3 16.3
2008 429 40.9 10.5 9.6
2009 464 42.6 10.9 15.9
2010 446 38.1 11.6 20.4
2011 418 38.6 10.8 23.4
2012 395 36.6 10.7 21.3
2013 420 37.8 11.0 25
2014 425 36.5 11.6 24.7
2015 427 38.0 11.2 26.9
2016 436 39.0 11.1 27.3
2017 385 36.6 10.4 23.6
2018 411 38.1 10.7 24.3
2019 429 38.3 11.1 26.8
2020 431 36.2 11.8 23.9
2021 397 34.1 11.6 25.2
2022 349 28.9 12.0 27.2
2023 384 29.6 12.9 28.9
2024 326 28.0 11.6 26.4

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 Harrington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $924 (8.0%) $10,590 (92.0%) $11,514
2020 $816 (7.6%) $9,893 (92.4%) $10,709
2021 $373 (3.4%) $10,529 (96.6%) $10,902

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrington Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 520th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 750th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Harrington Elementary)6363
   3rd Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6065
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrington Elementary)6652
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6460
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Harrington Elementary)6059
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Elementary)6866
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6161
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Harrington Elementary)6474
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6670
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Elementary)7368
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Harrington Elementary)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429384
 10.5%
African American4754
 14.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian9572
 24.2%
Hispanic6567
 3.1%
Pacific Islander00
White200166
 17%
Two or More Races2122
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.8%28.9%
 2.1%


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Harrington Elementary ranks 965th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 326 students attended Harrington Elementary.

Students who attend Harrington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carpenter Middle
High : Plano Senior High School

Students at Harrington Elementary are 43% White, 20% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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