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#870 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 10% in state

Pinkerton EL

Elementary School · Coppell ISD · Coppell, TX

A Coppell ISD elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

260 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD, Coppell, TX 75019

  • Math 69% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+25.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$10,455

Students at Pinkerton EL score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency69%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

5.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pinkerton EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated929/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coppell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$134,174

Median home value

$525,700

Median rent

$1,817/mo

College educated

67.6%

Homeownership

63.6%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilson ELEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.2 mi491Compare →
Coppell Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–51.4 mi381Compare →
Coppell Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition4.3privatePK–21.6 mi48Compare →
Austin ELEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.7 mi517Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Coppell ISD

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#13 of 16
District spending per student
$10,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pinkerton EL is listed in COPPELL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pinkerton EL

Pinkerton EL is a public elementary school in Coppell, TX, part of Coppell ISD, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #870 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pinkerton EL

What grades does Pinkerton EL serve?

Pinkerton EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pinkerton EL?

Pinkerton EL has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinkerton EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Pinkerton EL is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pinkerton EL rank in TX?

Pinkerton EL ranks #870 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Pinkerton EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Pinkerton EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pinkerton EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinkerton EL has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pinkerton EL a charter school?

No, Pinkerton EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pinkerton EL a Title I school?

No, Pinkerton EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinkerton EL?

5.3% of students at Pinkerton EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Area population (ZIP 75019)
44,707
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
39.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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