Richardson ISD School District

400 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081-4198
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Richardson ISD 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 2024 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 15,924 students in Richardson ISD School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Richardson ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
55 Schools
4,135 Schools
# Students
37,633 Students
2,095,457 Students
# Teachers
2,982 Teachers
144,704 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Richardson ISD School District, which is ranked #456 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#473 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Richardson ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richardson ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richardson ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Richardson ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
104 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,585 Students
91,025 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
14,028 Students
1,142,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
55%
# Black Students
8,448 Students
266,203 Students
% Black Students
23%
13%
# White Students
11,297 Students
521,510 Students
% White Students
30%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
3,213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,132 Students
64,886 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,661
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
2,801
318,074
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,911
313,420
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,912
304,522
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,904
291,456
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,826
287,814
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,731
252,745
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,763
32,812
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,875
12,992
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,751
11,801
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,040
7,012
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,702
6,240
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,445
5,829
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,311
5,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,681 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,294 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$515 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Richardson ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$500 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Richardson ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,681
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Richardson ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,294
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Richardson ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Richardson ISD School District Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9229 Chiswell Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 1,020 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7667 Roundrock Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7643 La Manga Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Moss Haven Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9202 Moss Farm Ln
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Jess Harben Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 S Glenville Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Grades: PK-6
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9501 Ferndale Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 725 students
Rank: #88.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3301 W Campbell Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #99.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 E Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #1010.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9921 Kirkhaven Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 590 students
Rank: #1111.
Richardson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
417 Dartmouth Ln
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Richardson Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 N Dorothy Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #1414.
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8301 Towns St
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 625 students
Rank: #1515.
Northrich Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Custer Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #1616.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10059 Ravensway Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 568 students
Rank: #1717.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9666 Ferris Branch
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 544 students
Rank: #1818.
O Henry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Tynes Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #1919.
Forest Lane Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9663 Forest Ln
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1850
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Rank: #2020.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Park Bend
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4650
Grades: PK-6
| 654 students
Rank: #2121.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Larkspur Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #2222.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Dover Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Rank: #2323.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9229 Meadowknoll Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 709 students
Rank: #2424.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13535 Spring Grove Ave
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 593-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #2525.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12300 Pleasant Vly Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1820
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #2626.
Forestridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10330 Bunchberry Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: #2727.
Stults Road Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8700 Stults Rd
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 632 students
Rank: #2828.
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13900 Maham Rd
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 593-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 625 students
Rank: #2929.
Audelia Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12600 Audelia
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
14040 Rolling Hills Ln
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 593-4100
Grades: PK
| 346 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 55 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 37,633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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