Greenwood Hills Elementary

Summary:

Greenwood Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Richardson, Texas, serving 398 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Richardson Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 403 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greenwood Hills Elementary faces several key challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (77.14%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 34.48%, compared to the district's 52.47% and the state's 48.85%. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well, ranking in the top 10-15% of Texas elementary schools, while its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 30-50% of Texas elementary schools.

Greenwood Hills Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 2174 out of 4260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 2296 out of 4675 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is generally lower than the nearby Arapaho Classical Magnet, Mohawk Elementary, and Bowie Elementary, which consistently rank in the top 5-10% of Texas elementary schools and have higher academic proficiency rates. The high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (over 75%) indicates that Greenwood Hills Elementary serves a predominantly low-income community, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1313 W Shore Dr
       Richardson, TX  75080-4021


(469) 593-6100

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2296th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,045 Help


Students who attend Greenwood Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Richardson North J H
High:    Pearce High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.9%
White:
13.7%
African American:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greenwood Hills Elementary ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 25th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.9%), White (13.7%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenwood Hills Elementary is 13.2, which is the 11th best among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenwood Hills Elementary is $13,045, which is the 3rd highest among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenwood Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood Hills Elementary 2296th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Greenwood Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
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Richardson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Independent School District (Isd) 403rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Greenwood Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.18 1949th 3465 43.8%
2005 64.33 1300th 3475 62.6%
2006 54.35 1814th 3476 47.8%
2007 66.45 1268th 3724 66.0%
2008 73.12 862nd 3768 77.1%
2009 73.45 866th 3884 77.7%
2010 74.30 824th 3937 79.1%
2011 70.78 1129th 4095 72.4%
2012 62.59 1552nd 4206 63.1%
2013 58.99 1788th 4221 57.6%
2014 52.66 2174th 4260 49.0%
2015 47.77 2448th 4320 43.3%
2016 50.77 2268th 4286 47.1%
2017 41.82 2413th 4329 44.3%
2018 45.41 2224th 4359 49.0%
2019 42.15 2562nd 4479 42.8%
2021 36.39 2763rd 4578 39.6%
2022 33.83 3136th 4581 31.5%
2023 51.46 2097th 4647 54.9%
2024 47.81 2296th 4675 50.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.67 2230th 3226 30.9%
2019 34.14 2450th 3333 26.5%
2021 29.13 2711th 3446 21.3%
2022 25.97 2943rd 3487 15.6%
2023 41.80 2141st 3556 39.8%
2024 29.40 2814th 3638 22.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.71 1435th 3558 59.7%
2019 46.78 1611th 3684 56.3%
2021 44.87 1716th 3799 54.8%
2022 50.27 1552nd 3952 60.7%
2023 23.36 3573rd 4086 12.6%
2024 52.24 1744th 4261 59.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 1819th 4264 57.3%
2019 50.32 2046th 4309 52.5%
2021 46.01 2319th 4451 47.9%
2022 36.80 3031st 4477 32.3%
2023 63.24 1309th 4521 71.0%
2024 43.89 2615th 4560 42.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.22 1931st 4306 55.2%
2019 46.19 2262nd 4348 48.0%
2021 46.50 2221st 4499 50.6%
2022 39.12 2824th 4561 38.1%
2023 49.83 2166th 4588 52.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.47 1812th 3006 39.7%
2022 60.62 1379th 2958 53.4%
2023 50.77 1892nd 2980 36.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 2326th 4240 45.1%
2019 44.52 2365th 4295 44.9%
2021 37.76 2740th 4331 36.7%
2022 38.52 2911th 4461 34.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.55 2525th 4319 41.5%
2019 40.00 2662nd 4357 38.9%
2021 28.65 3280th 4498 27.1%
2022 30.71 3354th 4563 26.5%
2023 51.25 2077th 4585 54.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.65 911th 2483 63.3%
2019 85.01 188th 2515 92.5%
2021 60.66 699th 2444 71.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.32 2313th 4168 44.5%
2019 40.22 2611th 4188 37.7%
2021 35.76 2862nd 4329 33.9%
2022 30.00 3420th 4376 21.8%
2023 49.83 2065th 4401 53.1%
2024 37.21 2946th 4431 33.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Greenwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.50 951st 3127 69.6%
2019 82.51 342nd 3142 89.1%
2021 61.51 1030th 3082 66.6%
2022 60.74 1140th 3082 63.0%
2023 82.90 319th 3106 89.7%
2024 69.40 782nd 3078 74.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, May 28, 2016

Open Quote Until the leadership of this school changes (namely, the principal), I would never recommend this school. There are a few really great teachers and probably more good teachers who are being kept from being great by a terrible principal. There are some amazing support staff (front office receptionist), but there are also some awful support staff. Special education is a joke, and the teachers and aides are uncaring and unqualified. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 28, 2014

Open Quote This is an excellent, diverse school with a dedicated staff, excellent principal who puts students first, and a top notch after school program that is 2nd to NONE! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Greenwood Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 292 10 12 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 324
1989 293 10 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1990 297 10 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 332
1991 322 11 11 16 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1992 326 12 15 26 3 n/a n/a 0 382
1993 320 10 14 26 2 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 319 16 7 26 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1995 281 22 19 22 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 281 22 19 22 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 297 24 15 29 2 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 304 39 19 51 3 n/a n/a 0 416
1999 305 27 24 49 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 264 33 25 64 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 220 24 28 79 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 196 31 18 89 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 196 31 18 89 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 165 32 17 88 4 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 125 37 9 86 4 n/a n/a 0 261
2006 117 35 16 117 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 108 40 15 190 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 88 36 12 202 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2009 82 45 11 242 4 n/a n/a 0 384
2010 56 65 7 233 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2011 91 37 8 236 1 0 13 0 386
2012 79 48 8 256 0 0 13 0 404
2013 84 63 9 252 1 0 16 0 425
2014 75 59 7 268 0 0 7 0 416
2015 83 50 3 315 1 0 5 0 457
2016 82 34 4 333 2 0 5 0 460
2017 84 37 10 341 2 0 10 0 484
2018 76 33 4 315 2 0 8 0 438
2019 64 34 4 322 0 2 10 0 436
2020 54 31 4 341 3 0 14 0 447
2021 51 31 3 325 2 2 12 0 426
2022 52 24 5 282 1 2 16 0 382
2023 53 19 4 307 4 0 11 0 398
2024 57 20 6 324 1 0 8 0 416

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 Greenwood Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 18.0 18.0 n/a
1989 324 n/a n/a n/a
1990 332 20.0 16.6 n/a
1991 362 20.5 17.6 n/a
1992 382 27.4 13.9 5.5
1993 372 27.0 13.8 9.4
1994 370 26.3 14.1 9.5
1995 344 24.9 13.8 14.5
1996 344 24.9 13.8 14.5
1997 367 27.4 13.4 14.2
1998 416 27.5 15.1 23.6
1999 409 29.3 14.0 24.9
2000 388 31.5 12.3 26
2001 353 30.0 11.8 28.6
2002 335 22.8 14.7 32.2
2003 335 22.8 14.7 32.2
2004 306 22.5 13.6 38.6
2005 261 21.0 12.4 48.3
2006 286 26.0 11.0 50.3
2007 354 25.4 13.9 61.9
2008 339 28.3 12.0 59
2009 384 31.6 12.1 71.4
2010 362 30.4 11.9 76.8
2011 386 29.6 13.0 66.6
2012 404 28.7 14.0 75.2
2013 425 28.1 15.1 68.2
2014 416 31.4 13.2 75
2015 457 32.0 14.2 76.6
2016 460 35.0 13.1 74.3
2017 484 35.6 13.5 75.2
2018 438 35.6 12.2 80.1
2019 436 36.2 12.0 79.1
2020 447 38.4 11.6 81.2
2021 426 38.2 11.1 76.1
2022 382 37.5 10.1 72.8
2023 398 34.5 11.5 76.9
2024 416 31.4 13.2 74.5

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 Greenwood Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 18.0 18.0 n/a
1989 324 n/a n/a n/a
1990 332 20.0 16.6 n/a
1991 362 20.5 17.6 n/a
1992 382 27.4 13.9 5.5
1993 372 27.0 13.8 9.4
1994 370 26.3 14.1 9.5
1995 344 24.9 13.8 14.5
1996 344 24.9 13.8 14.5
1997 367 27.4 13.4 14.2
1998 416 27.5 15.1 23.6
1999 409 29.3 14.0 24.9
2000 388 31.5 12.3 26
2001 353 30.0 11.8 28.6
2002 335 22.8 14.7 32.2
2003 335 22.8 14.7 32.2
2004 306 22.5 13.6 38.6
2005 261 21.0 12.4 48.3
2006 286 26.0 11.0 50.3
2007 354 25.4 13.9 61.9
2008 339 28.3 12.0 59
2009 384 31.6 12.1 71.4
2010 362 30.4 11.9 76.8
2011 386 29.6 13.0 66.6
2012 404 28.7 14.0 75.2
2013 425 28.1 15.1 68.2
2014 416 31.4 13.2 75
2015 457 32.0 14.2 76.6
2016 460 35.0 13.1 74.3
2017 484 35.6 13.5 75.2
2018 438 35.6 12.2 80.1
2019 436 36.2 12.0 79.1
2020 447 38.4 11.6 81.2
2021 426 38.2 11.1 76.1
2022 382 37.5 10.1 72.8
2023 398 34.5 11.5 76.9
2024 416 31.4 13.2 74.5

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 Greenwood Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,183 (10.3%) $10,263 (89.7%) $11,446
2020 $1,537 (13.1%) $10,166 (86.9%) $11,703
2021 $1,189 (9.1%) $11,857 (90.9%) $13,045

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenwood Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2562nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2097th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Greenwood Hills Elementary)3354
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Hills Elementary)4843
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Greenwood Hills Elementary)1911
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))3023
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Hills Elementary)250
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))3216
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Greenwood Hills Elementary)3441
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Hills Elementary)4745
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Greenwood Hills Elementary)1014
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))1314
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Hills Elementary)2224
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))128
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Greenwood Hills Elementary)4365
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Hills Elementary)6855
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Greenwood Hills Elementary)3545
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Greenwood Hills Elementary)400
 40%
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))3723
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Hills Elementary)330
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))1211
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Greenwood Hills Elementary)220
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))36
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%
6th Grade Reading (Greenwood Hills Elementary)2839
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Hills Elementary)3930
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5950
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students436398
 8.7%
African American3419
 44.1%
American Indian04
Asian44
Hispanic322307
 4.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White6453
 17.2%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.1%76.9%
 2.2%


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Students who attend Greenwood Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richardson North J H
High : Pearce High School

Greenwood Hills Elementary ranks 2296th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Greenwood Hills Elementary.

Students at Greenwood Hills Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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