Thomas El
#3297 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#35883 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomas El
Thomas El is a public elementary located in Plano, in the Plano ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 687 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3297th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 687.
There are 66 schools in Plano; Thomas El ranks 55th of 57 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thomas El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carlisle El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 1.3 km away
Carpenter Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students · 1.5 km away
Hendrick Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students · 1.6 km away
Schimelpfenig Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students · 1.6 km away
Christie El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students · 1.8 km away
Hughston El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students · 2.0 km away
Hedgcoxe El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students · 2.2 km away
Clark H S
Plano · Public other · Grades 9–10
1,114 students · 2.3 km away
Bethany El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students · 2.4 km away
Pearson Early Childhood
Plano · Public other · Grades PK–PK
220 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Oak Crest El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students
Canterbury El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students
Kuehnle El
Klein · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students
Willow Creek El
Tomball · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
687 students
Spence El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
686 students
James and Margie Marion El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas El a good school?
Thomas El has a Success Index (US) of 34.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3297 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thomas El rank in Texas?
Thomas El ranks #3297 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #35883 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas El?
Thomas El had 687 students in 2025.
Is Thomas El a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.