Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Plano ISD

Barksdale Elementary

2424 Midway, Plano, TX 75093 · (469) 752-0100

A
93 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 92).
545students
14.9students per teacher
96.9%attendance
3rdof 45 Plano ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Plano ISD schools
BCCADARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Barksdale Elementary has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 93

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 91

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 92

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Barksdale Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Plano ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level92%
Meets grade level80%
Plano ISD elementary schools: 56%
Masters grade level55%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

545students in 2024–25About the same as the year before
14.9students per teacher37 full-time teachers
21.7average class sizePlano ISD elementary schools: 19.5
11.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,117average teacher base pay
15.4%from low-income familiesPlano ISD elementary schools: 39.4%
22.4%English learners
10.6%in gifted & talented
4.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 36.5%Asian 34.9%Hispanic 11.6%African American 9.4%Two or More Races 6.8%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Plano ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Barksdale Elementary.

ProposedStars arena at Willow BendTarget 2031 · 0.6 mi away Under constructionTexas Health Plano patient towerFall 2028 · 1.0 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

–Premier High School Foundation School of Autism-PlanoPremier High Schools · 0.3 mi BHuffman ElementaryPlano ISD · 87 · 1.9 mi CBrinker ElementaryPlano ISD · 75 · 2.0 mi CIndian Creek ElementaryLewisville ISD · 76 · 2.3 mi ACentennial ElementaryPlano ISD · 93 · 2.3 mi DMcWhorter ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 69 · 2.3 mi PPrimrose West PlanoPrivate · K · 0.1 mi PPrestonwood Christian Academy OnlinePrivate · PK–12 · 0.2 mi PPrestonwood Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 0.5 mi
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Questions about Barksdale Elementary

What is Barksdale Elementary’s TEA rating?

Barksdale Elementary earned an A (93 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Barksdale Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Plano ISD, at 2424 Midway in Plano.

How many students go to Barksdale Elementary?

545 students in 2024–25, about the same as the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Barksdale Elementary compare with other Plano ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 45 Plano ISD elementary schools (tied with 4 others). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Barksdale Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Plano ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.