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Richland Elementary School

550 Park Bend
Richardson, TX 75081

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Richland Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Richland Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 609 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Richland Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

609 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Richland Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Richland 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#5798 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Richland Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

27%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

20%

Hispanic

17%

53%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Richland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

47%

13%

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White

12%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Richland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

61%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Richardson Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richland Elementary School's ranking?

Richland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Richland Elementary School?

609 students attend Richland Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Richland Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?

Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?

Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?

Richland Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 609 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education