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Richardson Elementary

Summary:

Richardson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dimmitt, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 524. The school is part of the Dimmitt Independent School District, which is ranked 779 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richardson Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 17.81% (4th grade) to 36.9% (3rd and 5th grades), compared to the state average of 48.85% (3rd grade), 50.66% (4th grade), and 53.96% (5th grade). The school's performance on STAAR Mathematics and Science has also been significantly lower than the state average. Richardson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with its highest ranking being 2699 out of 4578 schools in the 2020-2021 school year, and its lowest ranking being 4298 out of 4647 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

The nearest comparable school to Richardson Elementary is West Central Elementary in the Hereford Independent School District, located about 19.5 miles away. While West Central Elementary also serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, its academic performance on STAAR tests is generally higher than Richardson Elementary's, particularly in the areas of Reading and Mathematics. Additionally, Richardson Elementary spends approximately $11,247 per student, which is higher than the state average and the spending at West Central Elementary ($9,245 per student), but the school's academic performance does not seem to be commensurate with its higher spending.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 708 W Stinson St
       Dimmitt, TX  79027-2327

(806) 647-4131

District: Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3843rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,247 Help


Students who attend Richardson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dimmitt Middle
High:    Dimmitt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.4%
White:
7.6%
Asian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.9% Help


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Compare Details Richardson Elementary ranks worse than 82.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.4%), White (7.6%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richardson Elementary is $11,247.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Richardson Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd) 779th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richardson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.20 2338th 3475 32.7%
2006 48.08 2139th 3476 38.5%
2007 43.52 2519th 3724 32.4%
2008 30.71 3094th 3768 17.9%
2009 37.89 2847th 3884 26.7%
2010 11.25 3805th 3937 3.4%
2011 25.79 3553rd 4095 13.2%
2012 41.94 2777th 4206 34.0%
2013 36.82 3048th 4221 27.8%
2014 32.73 3270th 4260 23.2%
2015 24.50 3596th 4320 16.8%
2016 26.41 3452nd 4286 19.5%
2017 22.50 3636th 4329 16.0%
2018 21.33 3730th 4359 14.4%
2019 31.12 3268th 4479 27.0%
2021 37.61 2699th 4578 41.0%
2022 19.29 3985th 4581 13.0%
2023 14.58 4298th 4647 7.5%
2024 23.37 3843rd 4675 17.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.70 2616th 3226 18.9%
2019 42.04 1993rd 3333 40.2%
2021 35.80 2300th 3446 33.3%
2022 24.66 2997th 3487 14.1%
2023 16.29 3351st 3556 5.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.79 2337th 3558 34.3%
2019 28.12 2966th 3684 19.5%
2021 69.48 581st 3799 84.7%
2022 15.99 3835th 3952 3.0%
2023 19.92 3794th 4086 7.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.48 3754th 4264 12.0%
2019 43.59 2521st 4309 41.5%
2021 47.16 2233rd 4451 49.8%
2022 23.65 3858th 4477 13.8%
2023 15.76 4259th 4521 5.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.54 3341st 4306 22.4%
2019 41.73 2559th 4348 41.1%
2021 37.50 2717th 4499 39.6%
2022 18.65 4067th 4561 10.8%
2023 12.70 4355th 4588 5.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.92 2894th 3106 6.8%
2019 36.02 2507th 3184 21.3%
2023 59.07 1517th 2980 49.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.49 3874th 4240 8.6%
2019 38.38 2787th 4295 35.1%
2021 31.25 3275th 4331 24.4%
2022 20.32 4051st 4461 9.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.84 3933rd 4319 8.9%
2019 23.68 3670th 4357 15.8%
2021 37.82 2686th 4498 40.3%
2022 22.16 3859th 4563 15.4%
2023 18.56 4078th 4585 11.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.67 3608th 4168 13.4%
2019 32.50 3134th 4188 25.2%
2021 36.92 2767th 4329 36.1%
2022 19.59 3971st 4376 9.3%
2023 15.10 4145th 4401 5.8%
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Rank History for White students at Richardson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.00 1776th 3127 43.2%
2019 53.96 1411th 3142 55.1%
2021 68.70 790th 3082 74.4%
2022 50.65 1562nd 3082 49.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Richardson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 156 32 0 435 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1990 141 25 0 457 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1991 123 24 0 425 0 n/a n/a -118 454
1992 130 27 0 408 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1993 115 22 1 374 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1994 112 23 0 411 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1995 115 15 0 395 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 115 15 0 395 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 122 9 0 369 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 105 10 0 364 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 106 17 1 353 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 100 14 0 348 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 91 17 0 328 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 79 13 2 349 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2003 79 13 2 349 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2004 63 12 0 324 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 75 13 2 429 2 n/a n/a 0 521
2006 63 7 2 429 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2007 81 8 1 414 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2008 64 5 1 416 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 66 9 0 445 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 79 13 0 462 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2011 65 9 1 465 0 0 1 0 541
2012 69 9 1 447 0 0 0 0 526
2013 63 6 1 488 0 0 0 0 558
2014 61 6 3 483 0 0 2 0 555
2015 53 6 5 492 0 0 1 0 557
2016 55 7 6 476 0 0 2 0 546
2017 49 5 7 512 1 0 1 0 575
2018 42 11 6 499 1 0 1 0 560
2019 49 11 7 569 2 0 1 0 639
2020 44 6 5 575 0 0 2 0 632
2021 42 4 3 518 0 0 1 0 568
2022 39 3 3 519 0 0 0 0 564
2023 40 2 3 479 0 0 0 0 524

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Richardson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 623 n/a n/a n/a
1990 623 40.0 15.5 n/a
1991 454 10.0 45.4 n/a
1992 565 40.7 13.8 71.2
1993 512 38.0 13.5 76.6
1994 546 37.3 14.6 71.6
1995 525 35.6 14.7 75.4
1996 525 35.6 14.7 75.4
1997 500 34.7 14.4 72.6
1998 479 31.7 15.1 74.7
1999 477 33.4 14.3 77.8
2000 462 33.8 13.7 80.1
2001 436 32.6 13.4 84.2
2002 445 30.4 14.6 74.6
2003 445 30.4 14.6 74.6
2004 401 29.3 13.7 77.6
2005 521 37.9 13.7 83.1
2006 501 37.1 13.5 85.2
2007 504 36.2 13.9 86.3
2008 488 32.2 15.2 75.6
2009 521 32.7 15.9 85.4
2010 555 31.6 17.5 72.8
2011 541 33.7 16.0 54.9
2012 526 32.9 15.9 37.8
2013 558 32.8 16.9 89.8
2014 555 33.1 16.7 92.1
2015 557 34.0 16.3 89.8
2016 546 31.0 17.6 90.7
2017 575 35.2 16.3 84.7
2018 560 34.5 16.1 87.9
2019 639 40.9 15.6 82.5
2020 632 35.0 18.0 76.3
2021 568 42.6 13.3 70.4
2022 564 41.5 13.5 87.1
2023 524 34.7 15.0 85.9

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 Richardson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 623 n/a n/a n/a
1990 623 40.0 15.5 n/a
1991 454 10.0 45.4 n/a
1992 565 40.7 13.8 71.2
1993 512 38.0 13.5 76.6
1994 546 37.3 14.6 71.6
1995 525 35.6 14.7 75.4
1996 525 35.6 14.7 75.4
1997 500 34.7 14.4 72.6
1998 479 31.7 15.1 74.7
1999 477 33.4 14.3 77.8
2000 462 33.8 13.7 80.1
2001 436 32.6 13.4 84.2
2002 445 30.4 14.6 74.6
2003 445 30.4 14.6 74.6
2004 401 29.3 13.7 77.6
2005 521 37.9 13.7 83.1
2006 501 37.1 13.5 85.2
2007 504 36.2 13.9 86.3
2008 488 32.2 15.2 75.6
2009 521 32.7 15.9 85.4
2010 555 31.6 17.5 72.8
2011 541 33.7 16.0 54.9
2012 526 32.9 15.9 37.8
2013 558 32.8 16.9 89.8
2014 555 33.1 16.7 92.1
2015 557 34.0 16.3 89.8
2016 546 31.0 17.6 90.7
2017 575 35.2 16.3 84.7
2018 560 34.5 16.1 87.9
2019 639 40.9 15.6 82.5
2020 632 35.0 18.0 76.3
2021 568 42.6 13.3 70.4
2022 564 41.5 13.5 87.1
2023 524 34.7 15.0 85.9

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 Richardson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,290 (12.5%) $8,994 (87.4%) $10,285
2020 $1,118 (11.4%) $8,660 (88.6%) $9,778
2021 $1,294 (11.5%) $9,953 (88.5%) $11,247

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

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 3268th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4298th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Elementary)3615
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))3615
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Elementary)4014
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))4014
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Richardson Elementary)2922
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))2922
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Elementary)3221
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))3221
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Richardson Elementary)4051
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))4051
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Elementary)5223
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))5223
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Richardson Elementary)4416
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))4416
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Richardson Elementary)6311
 52%
   5th Grade Reading (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))6311
 52%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Elementary)500
 50%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))500
 50%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2820
 8%
5th Grade Science (Richardson Elementary)500
 50%
   5th Grade Science (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))500
 50%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students639524
 18%
African American112
 81.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic569479
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White4940
 18.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.5%85.9%
 3.4%

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Students who attend Richardson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dimmitt Middle
High : Dimmitt High School

Students at Richardson Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 8% White.

Richardson Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Richardson Elementary.


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