Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Plano ISD

Brinker Elementary

3800 John Clark Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093 · (469) 752-0500

C
75 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 8 points from 2025Down from a B (83) in 2025.
565students
13students per teacher
95.7%attendance
36thof 45 Plano ISD elementary schools
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ABABBACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Brinker Elementary has earned an A in 2 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 achievementC · 78

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 76

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

Closing the gapsD · 67

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Brinker 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 level76%
Meets grade level55%
Plano ISD elementary schools: 56%
Masters grade level34%

Students and teachers

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

565students in 2024–25Down 3% from 583 the year before
13students per teacher44 full-time teachers
17.9average class sizePlano ISD elementary schools: 19.5
8.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,290average teacher base pay
42.5%from low-income familiesPlano ISD elementary schools: 39.4%
41.9%English learners
8.3%in gifted & talented
9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 41.1%White 27.1%Asian 14.5%African American 12.9%Two or More Races 4.4%

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 Brinker Elementary.

ProposedStars arena at Willow BendTarget 2031 · 1.5 mi away AnnouncedTrader Joe's, Preston & Spring CreekNot set (state filing: done by June 2027) · 1.7 mi away Under constructionTexas Health Plano patient towerFall 2028 · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

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

ACentennial ElementaryPlano ISD · 93 · 0.3 mi BHuffman ElementaryPlano ISD · 87 · 1.0 mi AHightower ElementaryPlano ISD · 92 · 1.2 mi BBeaty Early Childhood SchoolPlano ISD · 85 · 1.6 mi BDaffron ElementaryPlano ISD · 81 · 1.8 mi ABarksdale ElementaryPlano ISD · 93 · 2.0 mi PPreston Park Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.1 mi PPrince of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.1 mi PRichmond Hill MontessoriPrivate · PK–4 · 1.2 mi
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Questions about Brinker Elementary

What is Brinker Elementary’s TEA rating?

Brinker Elementary earned a C (75 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (83) in 2025.

What grades does Brinker Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Plano ISD, at 3800 John Clark Pkwy in Plano.

How many students go to Brinker Elementary?

565 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 583 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 36th of 45 Plano ISD elementary schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Brinker 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.