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Richardson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public elementary schools serving 19,763 students in Richardson Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Richardson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
52 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
35,804 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
2,633 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Richardson Independent School District, which is ranked #487 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#511 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
113 Students
11,705 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,653 Students
203,767 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
13,314 Students
1,997,454 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
53%
# Black Students
7,459 Students
469,194 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
11,095 Students
924,841 Students
% White Students
31%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
5,879 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,140 Students
124,213 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,833
222,501
# Students in K Grade:
2,477
346,866
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,629
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,611
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,633
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,613
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,610
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,571
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,620
335,034
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,661
339,814
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,005
32,833
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,679
28,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,510
23,862
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,352
20,925
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,380 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,973 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$515 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$500 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,380
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,973
$14,116
Best Richardson Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Brentfield Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Grades: PK-6
| 812 students
Rank: #33.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9229 Chiswell Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2700
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 1,000 students
Rank: #55.
Math/science/tech Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7667 Roundrock Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-4500
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7643 La Manga Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6000
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 640 students
Rank: #99.
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Cypress Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Grades: K-6
| 578 students
Rank: #1010.
Moss Haven Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9202 Moss Farm Ln
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2200
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Ferndale Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2100
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 780 students
Rank: #1212.
Prestonwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 La Cosa
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6700
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #1313.
Jess Harben Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Glenville Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #1414.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 E Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #1515.
Merriman Park Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7101 Winedale Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(469) 593-2800
Dallas, TX 75231
(469) 593-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: #1616.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Dartmouth Ln
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #1717.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 W Campbell Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Grades: PK-6
| 401 students
Rank: #1818.
Springridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8600
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8600
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #1919.
O Henry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Tynes Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #2020.
Richardson Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N Dorothy Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 527 students
Rank: #2121.
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 Towns St
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-3900
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 669 students
Rank: #2222.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9921 Kirkhaven Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2600
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 597 students
Rank: #2323.
Northrich Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Custer Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #2424.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10059 Ravensway Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2300
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 631 students
Rank: #2525.
Northwood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14532 Meandering Way
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 593-4300
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 593-4300
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #2626.
Richardson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #2727.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Bend
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4650
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4650
Grades: PK-6
| 609 students
Rank: #2828.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Larkspur Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #2929.
Stults Road Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8700 Stults Rd
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2500
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #3030.
Forestridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10330 Bunchberry Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-8500
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
Rank: #3131.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9229 Meadowknoll Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2400
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 680 students
Rank: #3232.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12300 Pleasant Vly Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1820
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1820
Grades: PK-6
| 518 students
Rank: #3333.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Dover Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4200
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Rank: #3434.
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Maham Rd
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 593-4900
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 593-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 658 students
Rank: #3535.
Forest Lane Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9663 Forest Ln
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1850
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1850
Grades: PK-6
| 552 students
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