Barksdale Elementary School

Barksdale Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2424 Midway Rd, Plano, TX

Willow Bend Neighborhood

Plano Independent School District

547 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Jennifer Caplinger

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
79%

Reading Proficiency
84%

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

84%

Math Proficiency

79%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 37	Full Time Teachers 37
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.6%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

396:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.8%	Female 49.2%
White 36.5%	Asian 34.9%
Hispanic 11.6%	Black 9.4%
Two or more races 6.8%	Native American <1%
Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/18/2026

Nothing ruins and experiencing a school more than caddy teachers and culture especially when Iris pushed under the rug

1.0 parent

10/29/2025

Worst school ever. Staff is disgusting and disrespectful

5.0 parent

2/18/2025

Good school. Kids love going every day .Teacher professionals and kind.Safe environment. Family events are awesome:))

4.0 parent

11/7/2022

Great school, very interested in kids and very involved. My niece goes to this school and i have heard many times how much her grades and interest have increased. I don`t live too far from this school and hear a lot of good feed back from the parents in my community.

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Median Lot Size

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Texas Collin County Plano 75093 Willow Bend

Barksdale Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Plano, TX and is served by the Plano Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 547 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Barksdale Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,302,094. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shepton High School, Hebron High School, Plano West Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Plano has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Barksdale Elementary School.

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