BRINKER EL

www.pisd.edu

565 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brinker Elementary School is a public school located in Plano, Texas, serving students as part of the Plano Independent School District (PISD). Situated in a residential area off John Clark Parkway, the school is known for being part of a high-achieving school district that emphasizes academic excellence, a robust curriculum, and comprehensive extracurricular opportunities. The school serves the local community by fostering an environment focused on foundational learning, student development, and community engagement.

As a member of the Plano ISD, Brinker Elementary benefits from the district's extensive resources, technology integration, and commitment to preparing students for middle and high school success. The school maintains a strong reputation within the community, often characterized by active parental involvement and a dedication to nurturing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for a diverse student body. Families looking for detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school programs can find up-to-date resources through the official Plano ISD website.

565

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRINKER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	232
Black	73
Asian	82
Two or More	25

Hispanic
232 (41.1%)
White
153 (27.1%)
Asian
82 (14.5%)
Black
73 (12.9%)
Two or More
25 (4.4%)

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:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-0500
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 97