Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Aikin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aikin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Aikin Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aikin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aikin Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7053 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aikin Elementary School's ranking?
Aikin Elementary School is ranked #7053 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Aikin Elementary School often compared to?
Aikin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Audelia Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Aikin Elementary School?
474 students attend Aikin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Aikin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aikin Elementary School?
Aikin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aikin Elementary School offer ?
Aikin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Aikin Elementary School part of?
Aikin Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Aikin Elementary School located?
Aikin Elementary School is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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