Brinker Elementary School

Brinker Elementary School, located in Plano, Texas, offers an excellent K-5 education devoted to academic achievement, student success, and community engagement. As a part of Plano ISD, Brinker Elementary is fully aligned with the mission of inspiring and empowering each and every student. Brinker has been awarded the 2024–2026 National PTA School of Excellence in recognition of its exemplary family engagement, student success, and partnership.

?In state test scores, Brinker has accomplished high percentages in proficiency in the areas of 75% for reading and 64% for math, averaging well above state expectations. Brinker Elementary education has prospered from small class sizes, active parent involvement, and a safe, open, and accessible campus. Brinker is one of the top elementary schools in Plano, TX.

Brinker Elementary had Teacher Appreciation Week with a mobile coffee cart, donut donations from the PTA, and a kindergarten walk, roll, or bike event.

Q: What grades does Brinker Elementary serve, and what is the enrollment?

A: Brinker Elementary serves K–5 and has an enrollment of about 583–595 students.

Q: What is Brinker Elementary’s student–teacher ratio?

A: Approximately 13:1 to 14:1, better than the national average.

Q: How is Brinker Elementary ranked?

A: It is ranked #393 among Texas elementary schools overall but #12 in the ranking of schools in the Plano ISD.

Q: What is the demographic makeup?

A: Approximately 71% of students are minorities: Hispanic ~39%, White ~26%, Asian ~15%, Black ~15%, Multi-Racial ~4%

Q: What supportive programs are there in Brinker Elementary?

A: For the 2023-24 school year, 35.5 % of students were enrolled in ESL, 45.6% were considered at-risk students, 11.1% were in special education, and 8.2% were Gifted & Talented students.

Q: Who is the principal of Brinker Elementary School, and what are the school hours?

A: Principal Jennifer King, with school hours from 7:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.