Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Summary:

Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 506 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating.

Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low scores on STAAR assessments compared to the district and state averages, particularly in reading and among students with limited English proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, placing it between the 2,290th and 3,736th out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools over the past several years. Additionally, the school's SchoolDigger rating has ranged from 1 to 3 stars out of 5, indicating a low overall performance.

Interestingly, the school's high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with the increasing per-student spending, suggests that the school is serving a population with significant economic challenges. When compared to nearby schools in the Dallas ISD, such as Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary, Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR assessments and has a lower school ranking and rating, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7203 Burton Rd
       Dallas, TX  75217


(972) 892-8100

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3736th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,079 Help


Students who attend Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Piedmont Global Academy
High:    W W Samuell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.9%
African American:
9.7%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Compare Details Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 108th among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.9%), African American (9.7%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary is 15.1. 102 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary is $12,079. 92 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary 3736th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 23.12 3650th 4320 15.5%
2016 21.72 3656th 4286 14.7%
2017 26.34 3386th 4329 21.8%
2018 26.41 3426th 4359 21.4%
2019 39.18 2737th 4479 38.9%
2021 45.17 2290th 4578 50.0%
2022 36.02 3006th 4581 34.4%
2023 27.28 3552nd 4647 23.6%
2024 25.17 3736th 4675 20.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.35 1233rd 3226 61.8%
2019 58.92 1133rd 3333 66.0%
2021 75.91 459th 3446 86.7%
2022 43.37 2041st 3487 41.5%
2023 48.86 1739th 3556 51.1%
2024 28.45 2876th 3638 20.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.81 2599th 3558 27.0%
2019 43.67 1825th 3684 50.5%
2021 38.87 2125th 3799 44.1%
2022 18.97 3729th 3952 5.6%
2023 24.02 3538th 4086 13.4%
2024 31.85 3131st 4261 26.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.34 2823rd 4264 33.8%
2019 54.97 1708th 4309 60.4%
2021 61.87 1293rd 4451 71.0%
2022 45.43 2464th 4477 45.0%
2023 37.78 3038th 4521 32.8%
2024 25.64 3844th 4560 15.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.83 3324th 4306 22.8%
2019 44.28 2402nd 4348 44.8%
2021 49.01 2081st 4499 53.7%
2022 41.09 2711th 4561 40.6%
2023 31.26 3318th 4588 27.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.17 2909th 3106 6.3%
2019 20.23 2918th 3184 8.4%
2021 18.79 2631st 3006 12.5%
2022 18.25 2738th 2958 7.4%
2023 22.67 2702nd 2980 9.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.76 2181st 4240 48.6%
2019 68.21 880th 4295 79.5%
2021 76.16 499th 4331 88.5%
2022 56.63 1636th 4461 63.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.13 3483rd 4319 19.4%
2019 36.18 2903rd 4357 33.4%
2021 41.52 2470th 4498 45.1%
2022 30.70 3355th 4563 26.5%
2023 26.78 3621st 4585 21.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.83 2284th 2483 8.0%
2019 41.76 1484th 2515 41.0%
2021 55.62 860th 2444 64.8%
2022 59.25 792nd 2421 67.3%
2023 30.31 1831st 2443 25.1%
2024 49.41 1121st 2421 53.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.56 2812th 4168 32.5%
2019 48.71 2085th 4188 50.2%
2021 56.83 1521st 4329 64.9%
2022 42.27 2606th 4376 40.4%
2023 35.07 3089th 4401 29.8%
2024 24.33 3741st 4431 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a citizen
Monday, January 30, 2017

Open Quote The teachers work hard, the kids respond . It's a tough area but the school is a beacon of learning and hope . It's what a public school used to be. Part of a neighborhood and active in it. Hard working ,responsive administrators and the teachers are among the best in the District. Great little kids from tough backgrounds, but they learn and and they work to learn more . They are gaining all the time . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 7 97 1 490 1 1 3 0 600
2015 5 90 1 584 2 1 0 0 683
2016 8 86 0 634 3 1 0 0 732
2017 14 95 0 595 3 0 5 0 712
2018 12 85 1 598 2 0 3 0 701
2019 13 86 2 589 2 0 1 0 693
2020 8 73 1 544 3 0 1 0 630
2021 10 56 1 464 4 0 2 0 537
2022 7 56 1 433 3 0 3 0 503
2023 8 49 1 445 1 0 2 0 506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 600 36.4 16.4 87.3
2015 683 40.0 17.0 92.1
2016 732 44.0 16.6 85
2017 712 41.0 17.3 96.2
2018 701 41.0 17.0 93.3
2019 693 42.0 16.5 95.2
2020 630 41.0 15.3 94.1
2021 537 37.6 14.2 91.6
2022 503 35.2 14.2 93.2
2023 506 33.5 15.1 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 600 36.4 16.4 87.3
2015 683 40.0 17.0 92.1
2016 732 44.0 16.6 85
2017 712 41.0 17.3 96.2
2018 701 41.0 17.0 93.3
2019 693 42.0 16.5 95.2
2020 630 41.0 15.3 94.1
2021 537 37.6 14.2 91.6
2022 503 35.2 14.2 93.2
2023 506 33.5 15.1 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,443 (15.3%) $7,980 (84.7%) $9,423
2020 $1,939 (18.4%) $8,574 (81.6%) $10,512
2021 $1,387 (11.5%) $10,692 (88.5%) $12,079

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2737th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3552nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)3129
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)3533
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)4729
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)3319
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)4743
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)3828
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)4440
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)5033
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)5322
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary)6019
 41%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students693506
 27%
African American8649
 43%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic589445
 24.4%
Pacific Islander00
White138
 38.5%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%92.3%
 2.9%


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Students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 10% African American, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary.

Students who attend Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Piedmont Global Academy
High : W W Samuell High School

Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Texas elementary schools.


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