Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Plano ISD

Schell Elementary

5301 E Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75082 · (469) 752-6600

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (B 86).
402students
13.1students per teacher
95.1%attendance
17thof 45 Plano ISD elementary schools
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BCAAAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Schell 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 achievementB · 89

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

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

Closing the gapsB · 83

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Schell 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 level82%
Meets grade level61%
Plano ISD elementary schools: 56%
Masters grade level36%

Students and teachers

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

402students in 2024–25Down 11% from 450 the year before
13.1students per teacher31 full-time teachers
20.3average class sizePlano ISD elementary schools: 19.5
10.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,959average teacher base pay
33.1%from low-income familiesPlano ISD elementary schools: 39.4%
29.6%English learners
15.4%in gifted & talented
13.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Asian 42.3%White 24.4%Hispanic 13.9%African American 13.7%Two or More Races 5.5%

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Nearby schools

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

BMiller ElementaryPlano ISD · 81 · 0.7 mi CStinson ElementaryPlano ISD · 76 · 1.3 mi ABoggess ElementaryPlano ISD · 92 · 1.4 mi ALuna ElementaryGarland ISD · 90 · 1.7 mi ATibbals ElementaryWylie ISD · 96 · 2.1 mi ADon Whitt ElementaryWylie ISD · 94 · 2.2 mi PHeritage Montessori of MurphyPrivate · PK–K · 0.8 mi PPrimrose School of Breckinridge ParkPrivate · PK–K · 1.1 mi PBreckinridge Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–5 · 1.7 mi
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Questions about Schell Elementary

What is Schell Elementary’s TEA rating?

Schell Elementary earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does Schell Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Plano ISD, at 5301 E Renner Rd in Richardson.

How many students go to Schell Elementary?

402 students in 2024–25, down 11% from 450 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 17th of 45 Plano ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Schell 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.