Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Creek Elementary serves the northern part of Richardson, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Creek Elementary School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Creek Elementary School is 0.46, which is less 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
#36 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Creek Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Prairie Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Prairie Creek Elementary School?
304 students attend Prairie Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Prairie Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Creek Elementary School?
Prairie Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Creek Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Prairie Creek Elementary School part of?
Prairie Creek Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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