Brinker El vs Centennial El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinker El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Centennial El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Brinker El Plano, Texas | Centennial El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #422 of 4,686 | #62 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7176 of 50,301 | #1261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 565 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 76.2).
- •Centennial El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Centennial El does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Centennial El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 42.5%).
- •Brinker El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Brinker El is the larger school with 565 students compared with 462.
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 Brinker El better than Centennial El?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial El ranks higher (88.1 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 Brinker El and Centennial El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brinker El: 565. Centennial El: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brinker El and Centennial El rank in Texas?
Brinker El is 422nd of 4,686 and Centennial El is 62nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).