Barksdale El vs Brinker El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barksdale El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Brinker El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | Barksdale El Plano, Texas | Brinker El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #142 of 4,686 | #422 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2549 of 50,301 | #7176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 547 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barksdale El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 76.2).
- •Barksdale El does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Barksdale El does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Barksdale El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 42.5%).
- •Brinker El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Brinker El is the larger school with 565 students compared with 547.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barksdale El better than Brinker El?
On the Success Index (US), Barksdale El ranks higher (84.7 vs 76.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barksdale El and Brinker El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barksdale El: 547. Brinker El: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barksdale El and Brinker El rank in Texas?
Barksdale El is 142nd of 4,686 and Brinker El is 422nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).