Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richardson Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richardson Heights Elementary serves the northern part of Richardson, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richardson Heights Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where ALL students connect, learn, grow, and succeed
School Rankings
Richardson Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richardson Heights Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#3705 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
53%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
35%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richardson Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Richardson Heights Elementary School is ranked #3705 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Richardson Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Richardson Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arapaho Classical Magnet, Yale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Richardson Heights Elementary School?
501 students attend Richardson Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Richardson Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richardson Heights Elementary School?
Richardson Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richardson Heights Elementary School offer ?
Richardson Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Richardson Heights Elementary School part of?
Richardson Heights Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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