BARKSDALE EL

www.pisd.edu

547 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Barksdale Elementary School is a public school located in Plano, Texas, serving students as part of the Plano Independent School District (PISD). Situated in the affluent 75093 zip code, the school is known for being part of a highly-regarded district that consistently emphasizes academic excellence, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and strong community involvement. Barksdale maintains a reputation for high student performance and is well-supported by the active parent-teacher organizations typical of the Plano area.

As an elementary institution, Barksdale focuses on foundational learning, fostering a collaborative environment that prepares students for the transition to middle and high school within the PISD pathway. The school benefits from the district’s robust resources, including advanced technology integration and comprehensive support services. Families interested in specific performance data, enrollment boundaries, or recent academic achievements can find detailed information on the official Plano ISD website at [www.pisd.edu](http://www.pisd.edu).

547

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARKSDALE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	64
Black	51
Asian	190
Two or More	38
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
199 (36.4%)
Asian
190 (34.7%)
Hispanic
64 (11.7%)
Black
51 (9.3%)
Two or More
38 (6.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)752-0100
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 80

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 88