Richland Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3250 Scruggs Park Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richland 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
40-44%
37%
(20-21)
35-39%
42%
(20-21)
21-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
267 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Richland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Birdville Independent School District.

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