Skaggs Elementary

Summary:

Skaggs Elementary is a highly-acclaimed public elementary school in Plano, Texas, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. With a diverse student population and a consistent track record of academic excellence, Skaggs Elementary is one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Skaggs Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 1% of all Texas elementary schools, with exceptional performance on STAAR tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 53rd out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Skaggs Elementary's proficiency rates in reading, mathematics, and science often exceed 80%, significantly outperforming the Plano Independent School District and the state of Texas. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, and English Language Learners.

Compared to nearby schools within the Plano Independent School District and the Frisco Independent School District, such as Beverly Elementary, Hedgcoxe Elementary, and Riddle Elementary, Skaggs Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement and school rankings. This exceptional performance is achieved despite a higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, indicating efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3201 Russell Creek Dr
       Plano, TX  75025-4044


(469) 752-3300

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,790 Help


Students who attend Skaggs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rice Middle
High:    Plano West Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
65.7%
White:
17.4%
African American:
5.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Skaggs Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Skaggs Elementary ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.25. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (65.7%), White (17.4%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skaggs Elementary is 11.8, which is the 15th best among 44 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Skaggs Elementary employs 29.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skaggs Elementary is $11,790, which is the 13th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Plano Independent School District (Isd):

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

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Skaggs Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Skaggs Elementary?

Rank History for Skaggs Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.47 21st 3465 99.4%
2005 88.63 44th 3475 98.7%
2006 88.25 20th 3476 99.4%
2007 88.08 18th 3724 99.5%
2008 89.30 22nd 3768 99.4%
2009 88.10 38th 3884 99.0%
2010 87.49 22nd 3937 99.4%
2011 87.70 33rd 4095 99.2%
2012 94.86 24th 4206 99.4%
2013 95.11 17th 4221 99.6%
2014 94.23 27th 4260 99.4%
2015 93.51 42nd 4320 99.0%
2016 93.21 53rd 4286 98.8%
2017 97.50 103rd 4329 97.6%
2018 97.46 79th 4359 98.2%
2019 98.84 30th 4479 99.3%
2021 99.24 34th 4578 99.3%
2022 97.66 71st 4581 98.5%
2023 98.21 51st 4647 98.9%
2024 98.25 53rd 4675 98.9%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.80 1st 1046 99.9%
2019 94.75 16th 1112 98.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.55 931st 3226 71.1%
2019 72.99 527th 3333 84.2%
2021 97.46 47th 3446 98.6%
2022 88.23 166th 3487 95.2%
2023 88.36 170th 3556 95.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.82 51st 3684 98.6%
2022 66.67 814th 3952 79.4%
2023 93.90 106th 4086 97.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.60 385th 4264 91.0%
2019 62.76 1186th 4309 72.5%
2021 73.98 676th 4451 84.8%
2022 88.53 209th 4477 95.3%
2023 87.96 211th 4521 95.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.53 158th 4306 96.3%
2019 97.85 42nd 4348 99.0%
2021 98.43 54th 4499 98.8%
2022 97.57 52nd 4561 98.9%
2023 97.74 44th 4588 99.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.92 223rd 3106 92.8%
2019 76.07 297th 3184 90.7%
2021 82.24 178th 3006 94.1%
2022 76.42 335th 2958 88.7%
2023 75.06 403rd 2980 86.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.79 1402nd 4240 66.9%
2019 82.37 353rd 4295 91.8%
2021 99.45 14th 4331 99.7%
2022 86.32 268th 4461 94.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.66 55th 4319 98.7%
2019 98.34 40th 4357 99.1%
2021 99.00 33rd 4498 99.3%
2022 94.96 147th 4563 96.8%
2023 96.80 80th 4585 98.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.05 194th 1005 80.7%
2019 82.17 63rd 1009 93.8%
2021 87.39 55th 967 94.3%
2022 79.42 106th 957 88.9%
2023 81.60 78th 1015 92.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.18 1522nd 2443 37.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.02 146th 4168 96.5%
2019 90.82 178th 4188 95.7%
2021 75.90 650th 4329 85.0%
2022 88.52 247th 4376 94.4%
2023 96.78 52nd 4401 98.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Skaggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.06 1097th 3127 64.9%
2019 73.10 656th 3142 79.1%
2021 82.19 314th 3082 89.8%
2022 80.65 352nd 3082 88.6%
2023 76.80 535th 3106 82.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Skaggs Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
67%

0%

0%

0%

33%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 1, 2021

Open Quote Rude teachers, unsafe school and the principal doesn’t particularly care. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, December 16, 2017

Open Quote Very good school with amazing staff and very friendly atmosphere. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Open Quote I feel very grateful to be a part of Skaggs Elementary. My first grader loves the school, teachers, staff, and principal. I am so thankful she is a student at this amazing school. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 20, 2010

Open Quote Skaggs is a wonderful school with great teachers - the secret to its success, however, is parent involvement. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Skaggs Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 465 16 55 18 6 n/a n/a 0 560
1998 611 16 98 26 3 n/a n/a 0 754
1999 635 14 92 19 2 n/a n/a 0 762
2000 689 18 157 23 3 n/a n/a 0 890
2001 429 24 195 24 2 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 317 23 345 33 1 n/a n/a 0 719
2003 317 23 345 33 1 n/a n/a 0 719
2004 324 26 369 37 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2005 328 19 407 26 1 n/a n/a 0 781
2006 258 20 390 19 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 245 18 431 19 2 n/a n/a 0 715
2008 232 18 456 17 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2009 143 11 402 14 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 146 10 392 11 5 n/a n/a 0 564
2011 113 10 387 20 1 0 17 0 548
2012 90 7 402 17 1 0 17 0 534
2013 74 4 389 19 0 1 20 0 507
2014 67 9 364 14 0 1 25 0 480
2015 59 9 373 11 0 1 21 0 474
2016 56 14 343 23 3 1 19 0 459
2017 59 10 330 29 3 1 17 0 449
2018 56 10 308 27 2 1 13 0 417
2019 47 14 287 28 0 0 11 0 387
2020 64 13 256 33 0 0 9 0 375
2021 50 17 240 25 2 0 9 0 343
2022 47 16 173 24 0 0 16 0 276
2023 61 20 230 20 0 1 18 0 350

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 Skaggs Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 560 34.4 16.3 0.4
1998 754 42.6 17.7 0
1999 762 42.9 17.8 0.4
2000 890 52.5 17.0 1.1
2001 674 45.0 15.0 1.3
2002 719 48.8 14.7 3.2
2003 719 48.8 14.7 3.2
2004 758 52.8 14.4 2.1
2005 781 54.3 14.4 4
2006 687 49.3 13.9 3.1
2007 715 51.5 13.9 2.2
2008 724 52.5 13.8 1.5
2009 573 42.1 13.6 1.6
2010 564 38.2 14.7 2.5
2011 548 38.0 14.4 2
2012 534 35.6 14.9 0.9
2013 507 35.0 14.4 2.8
2014 480 32.5 14.7 3.3
2015 474 32.0 14.8 3
2016 459 32.0 14.3 4.1
2017 449 34.5 13.0 6.2
2018 417 32.5 12.8 5.5
2019 387 32.3 11.9 8.3
2020 375 33.3 11.2 9.3
2021 343 31.3 10.9 14.6
2022 276 27.4 10.0 19.2
2023 350 29.5 11.8 14.3

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 Skaggs Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 560 34.4 16.3 0.4
1998 754 42.6 17.7 0
1999 762 42.9 17.8 0.4
2000 890 52.5 17.0 1.1
2001 674 45.0 15.0 1.3
2002 719 48.8 14.7 3.2
2003 719 48.8 14.7 3.2
2004 758 52.8 14.4 2.1
2005 781 54.3 14.4 4
2006 687 49.3 13.9 3.1
2007 715 51.5 13.9 2.2
2008 724 52.5 13.8 1.5
2009 573 42.1 13.6 1.6
2010 564 38.2 14.7 2.5
2011 548 38.0 14.4 2
2012 534 35.6 14.9 0.9
2013 507 35.0 14.4 2.8
2014 480 32.5 14.7 3.3
2015 474 32.0 14.8 3
2016 459 32.0 14.3 4.1
2017 449 34.5 13.0 6.2
2018 417 32.5 12.8 5.5
2019 387 32.3 11.9 8.3
2020 375 33.3 11.2 9.3
2021 343 31.3 10.9 14.6
2022 276 27.4 10.0 19.2
2023 350 29.5 11.8 14.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Skaggs Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $560 (5.4%) $9,902 (94.6%) $10,462
2020 $489 (4.4%) $10,675 (95.6%) $11,165
2021 $281 (2.4%) $11,509 (97.6%) $11,790

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Skaggs 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 30th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Skaggs Elementary)8782
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6065
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Skaggs Elementary)8982
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6460
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Skaggs Elementary)8080
   4th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Skaggs Elementary)8386
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6161
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Skaggs Elementary)8889
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6670
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Skaggs Elementary)9389
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Skaggs Elementary)8481
 3%
   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 Students387350
 9.6%
African American1420
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian287230
 19.9%
Hispanic2820
 28.6%
Pacific Islander01
White4761
 29.8%
Two or More Races1118
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.3%14.3%
 6%


Schools Near Skaggs Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Skaggs Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Skaggs Elementary.

Yes! Skaggs Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 53rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Skaggs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rice Middle
High : Plano West Senior High School

Students at Skaggs Elementary are 66% Asian, 17% White, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


Rate Skaggs Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Skaggs Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
t12_483510007223 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 186 milliseconds.