Plato serves 10 students in grades 2-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-7
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plato ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Plato's student population of 10 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-7
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Plato is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
40%
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Plato?
10 students attend Plato.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Plato students are White, 40% of students are Black, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plato?
Plato has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plato offer ?
Plato offers enrollment in grades 2-7
What school district is Plato part of?
Plato is part of Brookesmith ISD School District.
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