JIM PLAIN EL

704 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jim Plain Elementary School is a public school located in Leander, Texas, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Leander Independent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The campus is well-regarded for its strong sense of community, where educators prioritize building meaningful relationships with students to help them reach their full potential.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With a focus on innovation and character development, Jim Plain Elementary encourages active parent involvement and community engagement, which contributes to the school’s collaborative atmosphere. Located in the rapidly growing Leander area, the school serves as a central hub for local families, consistently working to provide a safe and nurturing environment that celebrates student diversity and achievement.

704

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JIM PLAIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	212
Black	65
Asian	63
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
296 (42.0%)
Hispanic
212 (30.1%)
Two or More
66 (9.4%)
Black
65 (9.2%)
Asian
63 (8.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEANDER ISD
Phone:	(512)570-6600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 132

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JIM PLAIN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	132

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JIM PLAIN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	318	45.2%
Male	386	54.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th