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BORCHARDT EL

4300 WASKOM DR, PLANO, TX 75024 · (469) 633-2800 · Collin County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL666 STUDENTS
Enrollment
666
Elementary
DISTRICT 599 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
80 students
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
1
Kindergarten
83
Grade 1
117
Grade 2
112
Grade 3
124
Grade 4
113
Grade 5
116
Student demographics
White
8%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
3%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 54%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 13%
Asian
75%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 6%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Native American
2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
56%
Female
44%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
85.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +44.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
82.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +17.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
81.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
68.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+12.6pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
666
-88 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 17.7:1
% White
8%
was 17%
% Hispanic
3%
was 6%
% Black
10%
was 6%
% Asian
75%
was 67%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About BORCHARDT EL

As a reasonably sized elementary campus in PLANO, Texas, BORCHARDT EL enrolls 666 students from grades pre-K through 5, operated by FRISCO ISD. By comparison, Texas's public schools average about 519 students each, so BORCHARDT EL sits 28% above that benchmark.

Across the 76 schools in FRISCO ISD (65,289 students total), BORCHARDT EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, BORCHARDT EL lists that the largest single group is Asian, at 75% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school shows 10% Black, 8% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 19% Asian, putting the school's mix visibly more Asian than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting BORCHARDT EL higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 12% of students at BORCHARDT EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is lower than Collin County's rate of about 30%.

After controlling for student poverty, BORCHARDT EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 68.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 81.2%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Collin County put median household earnings sit near $121,600, about 56% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. In all, Collin County runs 338 public schools (combined enrollment of about 227,575 students), of which BORCHARDT EL is one.

The closest other public school is WYATT EL, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), BORCHARDT EL ranks 5th on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 78.6%.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Five-year trend. BORCHARDT EL's enrollment has declined 12% since 2018, when it stood at 754 (now 666). White enrollment moved from 17% to 8% across the same window.

On allk12, the feed for BORCHARDT EL typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Collin County at a glance

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Population
1,163,337
Census ACS
Median income
$121,600
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
56%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
338
227,575 students

Quick facts

School name
BORCHARDT EL
District
FRISCO ISD
Address
4300 WASKOM DR, PLANO, TX 75024
Phone
(469) 633-2800
County
Collin County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
666
Teachers (FTE)
38
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
80 (12%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
482001008485
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in FRISCO ISD
Other schools in PLANO
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About BORCHARDT EL
What is the total enrollment at BORCHARDT EL?
BORCHARDT EL enrolls approximately 666 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does BORCHARDT EL serve?
BORCHARDT EL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at BORCHARDT EL?
Approximately 17.6:1 students per teacher at BORCHARDT EL.
How diverse is BORCHARDT EL?
BORCHARDT EL reports a student body of 8% White, 3% Hispanic, 10% Black, 75% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is BORCHARDT EL in?
BORCHARDT EL is part of FRISCO ISD.
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