Plains El
Plains, TX · Plains ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, remote
3,856th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
811 COWBOY WAY, Plains, TX 79355
(806)456-7401NCES ID 483504003941Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Plains El 3,856th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 80 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 193 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.1% | 66.8% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| White | 41.9% | 32.6% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $188K in zip 79355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Plains El
What school district is Plains El in?
Plains El is part of the Plains ISD district in Plains, Texas.
Is Plains El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Plains El 3,856th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Plains El?
Hispanic 67%, White 33% (193 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Plains El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79355 is $188K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.