Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Plano ISD

Daffron Elementary

3900 Preston Meadow Dr, Plano, TX 75093 · (469) 752-0900

B
81 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 12 points from 2025Up from a D (69) in 2025.
603students
13.5students per teacher
94%attendance
27thof 45 Plano ISD elementary schools
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ABABABBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Daffron Elementary has earned an A in 1 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 · 73

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 82

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

Closing the gapsC · 77

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Daffron 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 level61%
Meets grade level35%
Plano ISD elementary schools: 56%
Masters grade level16%

Students and teachers

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

603students in 2024–25About the same as the year before
13.5students per teacher45 full-time teachers
18.3average class sizePlano ISD elementary schools: 19.5
8.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,621average teacher base pay
51.1%from low-income familiesPlano ISD elementary schools: 39.4%
55.4%English learners
8.8%in gifted & talented
19%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 48.1%White 19.4%Asian 13.8%African American 12.8%Two or More Races 5.1%

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 Daffron Elementary.

AnnouncedTrader Joe's, Preston & Spring CreekNot set (state filing: done by June 2027) · 0.9 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AHightower ElementaryPlano ISD · 92 · 1.1 mi BWells ElementaryPlano ISD · 82 · 1.2 mi AGulledge ElementaryPlano ISD · 92 · 1.3 mi BSaigling ElementaryPlano ISD · 81 · 1.4 mi ACentennial ElementaryPlano ISD · 93 · 1.5 mi BBeaty Early Childhood SchoolPlano ISD · 85 · 1.8 mi PLovedale Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 0.6 mi PBethany Christian SchoolPrivate · PK–12 · 1.5 mi PArchgate Montessori Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–7 · 1.6 mi
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Questions about Daffron Elementary

What is Daffron Elementary’s TEA rating?

Daffron Elementary earned a B (81 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (69) in 2025.

What grades does Daffron Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Plano ISD, at 3900 Preston Meadow Dr in Plano.

How many students go to Daffron Elementary?

603 students in 2024–25, about the same as the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 27th of 45 Plano ISD elementary schools (tied with 3 others). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Daffron 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.