Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Plano ISD

Wells Elementary

3427 Mission Ridge Rd, Plano, TX 75023 · (469) 752-3700

B
82 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 5 points from 2025Still a B, with a lower score than 2025 (87).
460students
12.7students per teacher
95.4%attendance
26thof 45 Plano ISD elementary schools
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BBBCABBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Wells Elementary has earned an A in 3 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 · 85

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 78

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

Closing the gapsC · 74

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Wells 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 level84%
Meets grade level59%
Plano ISD elementary schools: 56%
Masters grade level28%

Students and teachers

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

460students in 2024–25Down 7% from 493 the year before
12.7students per teacher36 full-time teachers
20.3average class sizePlano ISD elementary schools: 19.5
9.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,469average teacher base pay
12.8%from low-income familiesPlano ISD elementary schools: 39.4%
28.9%English learners
12%in gifted & talented
10.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 40%Asian 35.7%Hispanic 13%African American 5.2%Two or More Races 5%

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 Wells Elementary.

Under constructionMedical City Plano 4-story expansionSpring 2027 · 1.7 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BSaigling ElementaryPlano ISD · 81 · 0.7 mi BHughston ElementaryPlano ISD · 89 · 1.1 mi BDaffron ElementaryPlano ISD · 81 · 1.2 mi CWeatherford ElementaryPlano ISD · 72 · 1.6 mi AHightower ElementaryPlano ISD · 92 · 1.6 mi BCarlisle ElementaryPlano ISD · 83 · 1.6 mi PBethany Christian SchoolPrivate · PK–12 · 0.3 mi PLovedale Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.0 mi PDiscovery Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–1 · 1.3 mi
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Questions about Wells Elementary

What is Wells Elementary’s TEA rating?

Wells Elementary earned a B (82 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (87) in 2025.

What grades does Wells Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Plano ISD, at 3427 Mission Ridge Rd in Plano.

How many students go to Wells Elementary?

460 students in 2024–25, down 7% from 493 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 26th of 45 Plano ISD elementary schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Wells 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.