Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Yale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yale Elementary serves the northeast part of Richardson, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yale Elementary School's student population of 429 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yale 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2206 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)9.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Roadrunners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yale Elementary School's ranking?
Yale Elementary School is ranked #2206 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yale Elementary School often compared to?
Yale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Yale Elementary School?
429 students attend Yale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Yale Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yale Elementary School?
Yale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yale Elementary School offer ?
Yale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Yale Elementary School part of?
Yale Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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