Overview
THOMAS EL is a public primary in PLANO, Texas. The school enrolls 687 students. It is part of the PLANO ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictPLANO ISD
County48085
CityPLANO
ZIP75023
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483510003973
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment687
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino57.7%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian17.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)