JIM PLAIN EL

811 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jim Plain Elementary School is a public school located in Leander, Texas, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Leander Independent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The campus is well-regarded for its strong sense of community, where educators prioritize building meaningful relationships with students to help them reach their full potential.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With a focus on innovation and character development, Jim Plain Elementary encourages active parent involvement and community engagement, which contributes to the school’s collaborative atmosphere. Located in the rapidly growing Leander area, the school serves as a central hub for local families, consistently working to provide a safe and nurturing environment that celebrates student diversity and achievement.

811

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JIM PLAIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	229
Black	62
Asian	118
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
348 (42.9 %)
Hispanic
229 (28.2 %)
Asian
118 (14.5 %)
Black
62 (7.6 %)
Two or More
51 (6.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEANDER ISD
Phone:	(512)570-6600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JIM PLAIN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	131
Grade 1	145
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JIM PLAIN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	382	47.1%
Male	429	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)