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Richland Elementary

Summary:

Richland Elementary is a public elementary school in Richardson, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 644. 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.

Richland Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (52.17%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 5.09% to 55.96% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading at Richland Elementary was 39.53%, compared to 52.47% for the Richardson ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for African American and low socioeconomic status students, but very low for Asian and Hispanic students.

Richland Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.9% to 76.09% over the past three years, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 51.25% to 97.93%. The school's spending per student has increased from $8,038 in 2018-2019 to $9,701 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may be receiving additional resources to support its student population, but the continued academic underperformance suggests that these resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the school's students. In contrast, the Math/Science/Technical Magnet school, which is located within the same district, significantly outperforms Richland Elementary and the other nearby schools on academic measures, highlighting the potential impact of specialized programs and targeted resources on student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 550 Park Bend
       Richardson, TX  75081

(469) 593-4650

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3029th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,701 Help


Students who attend Richland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Apollo J H
    Liberty J H
High:    Berkner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.2%
Hispanic:
19.1%
Asian:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richland Elementary ranks worse than 64.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 28th 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 36.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richland Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (52.2%), Hispanic (19.1%), Asian (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland Elementary is 13.9. 37 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland Elementary is $9,701. 33 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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 Richland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.68 1719th 3465 50.4%
2005 42.92 2344th 3475 32.5%
2006 55.43 1762nd 3476 49.3%
2007 61.78 1565th 3724 58.0%
2008 72.12 923rd 3768 75.5%
2009 74.51 790th 3884 79.7%
2010 78.44 557th 3937 85.9%
2011 76.96 695th 4095 83.0%
2012 73.55 959th 4206 77.2%
2013 73.06 1011th 4221 76.0%
2014 58.62 1852nd 4260 56.5%
2015 61.44 1705th 4320 60.5%
2016 67.80 1380th 4286 67.8%
2017 55.89 1667th 4329 61.5%
2018 44.83 2249th 4359 48.4%
2019 38.32 2792nd 4479 37.7%
2021 34.62 2858th 4578 37.6%
2022 37.18 2921st 4581 36.2%
2023 47.25 2334th 4647 49.8%
2024 36.56 3029th 4675 35.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.22 2413th 3226 25.2%
2019 34.87 2404th 3333 27.9%
2021 31.33 2581st 3446 25.1%
2022 38.03 2313th 3487 33.7%
2023 43.53 2043rd 3556 42.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.28 986th 3558 72.3%
2019 49.94 1420th 3684 61.5%
2021 40.95 1977th 3799 48.0%
2022 36.86 2507th 3952 36.6%
2023 50.67 1606th 4086 60.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.36 2671st 4264 37.4%
2019 35.27 3110th 4309 27.8%
2021 51.47 1914th 4451 57.0%
2022 47.69 2307th 4477 48.5%
2023 68.76 980th 4521 78.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.30 1929th 4306 55.2%
2019 42.98 2476th 4348 43.1%
2021 41.19 2516th 4499 44.1%
2022 42.43 2625th 4561 42.4%
2023 50.43 2120th 4588 53.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.98 596th 3184 81.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.00 2737th 4240 35.4%
2019 36.96 2903rd 4295 32.4%
2021 34.09 3055th 4331 29.5%
2022 38.18 2934th 4461 34.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 2733rd 4319 36.7%
2019 32.58 3167th 4357 27.3%
2021 29.74 3210th 4498 28.6%
2022 32.79 3219th 4563 29.5%
2023 43.22 2556th 4585 44.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.11 729th 1005 27.5%
2019 41.31 703rd 1009 30.3%
2021 18.92 851st 967 12.0%
2022 11.86 906th 957 5.3%
2023 14.62 932nd 1015 8.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.88 1379th 2483 44.5%
2019 39.29 1579th 2515 37.2%
2021 49.92 1050th 2444 57.0%
2022 52.14 1007th 2421 58.4%
2023 68.10 540th 2443 77.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.11 1758th 4168 57.8%
2019 41.85 2508th 4188 40.1%
2021 15.38 4133rd 4329 4.5%
2022 34.14 3149th 4376 28.0%
2023 37.50 2920th 4401 33.7%
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Rank History for White students at Richland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.98 1445th 3127 53.8%
2019 45.72 1780th 3142 43.3%
2021 49.51 1510th 3082 51.0%
2022 41.77 1957th 3082 36.5%
2023 54.88 1412th 3106 54.5%
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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Enrollment information for Richland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 50 30 7 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1989 381 92 47 13 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1990 349 120 49 20 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 364 113 58 16 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1992 371 126 49 23 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 362 134 45 21 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1994 352 137 48 27 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 265 198 54 37 4 n/a n/a 0 558
1996 265 198 54 37 4 n/a n/a 0 558
1997 252 236 64 29 4 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 218 211 55 44 1 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 193 192 84 44 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 188 215 93 61 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 163 244 79 77 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 130 223 117 81 3 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 130 223 117 81 3 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 105 230 153 65 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2005 90 242 135 61 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2006 83 275 109 75 4 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 73 289 125 64 6 n/a n/a 0 557
2008 57 271 134 69 5 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 66 287 134 96 4 n/a n/a 0 587
2010 68 276 135 114 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2011 87 251 132 122 0 0 12 0 604
2012 88 266 137 122 1 0 20 0 634
2013 80 261 135 121 1 0 21 0 619
2014 85 247 140 116 0 0 23 0 611
2015 89 260 119 135 3 0 19 0 625
2016 119 259 127 130 2 0 17 0 654
2017 119 274 128 113 1 0 19 0 654
2018 111 284 118 121 1 1 15 0 651
2019 113 327 118 114 2 0 14 0 688
2020 88 289 102 111 0 1 28 0 619
2021 75 287 123 102 2 0 20 0 609
2022 85 335 98 115 2 1 18 0 654
2023 77 336 85 123 1 0 22 0 644

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 Richland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 26.0 19.5 n/a
1989 534 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 34.0 15.8 n/a
1991 551 34.2 16.1 n/a
1992 570 33.4 17.0 18.6
1993 563 32.0 17.6 26.3
1994 564 29.4 19.2 20.6
1995 558 32.1 17.4 26.7
1996 558 32.1 17.4 26.7
1997 585 35.5 16.5 30.1
1998 529 34.7 15.2 25.1
1999 513 36.5 14.1 33.3
2000 557 38.9 14.3 37.5
2001 565 37.2 15.2 40.5
2002 554 36.5 15.2 44
2003 554 36.5 15.2 44
2004 556 38.3 14.5 46.4
2005 531 38.0 14.0 56.5
2006 546 39.9 13.7 62.5
2007 557 33.9 16.4 63.9
2008 536 37.6 14.3 63.1
2009 587 39.1 15.0 64.1
2010 593 39.1 15.1 66.8
2011 604 37.0 16.2 72.2
2012 634 38.4 16.4 69.2
2013 619 36.7 16.8 70.3
2014 611 37.1 16.4 68.1
2015 625 39.0 16.0 67.7
2016 654 39.0 16.7 66.2
2017 654 41.6 15.6 60.9
2018 651 42.1 15.4 64.8
2019 688 41.1 16.7 66.9
2020 619 43.4 14.2 71.7
2021 609 42.4 14.3 67.8
2022 654 49.7 13.1 65.9
2023 644 46.1 13.9 76.1

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 Richland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 26.0 19.5 n/a
1989 534 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 34.0 15.8 n/a
1991 551 34.2 16.1 n/a
1992 570 33.4 17.0 18.6
1993 563 32.0 17.6 26.3
1994 564 29.4 19.2 20.6
1995 558 32.1 17.4 26.7
1996 558 32.1 17.4 26.7
1997 585 35.5 16.5 30.1
1998 529 34.7 15.2 25.1
1999 513 36.5 14.1 33.3
2000 557 38.9 14.3 37.5
2001 565 37.2 15.2 40.5
2002 554 36.5 15.2 44
2003 554 36.5 15.2 44
2004 556 38.3 14.5 46.4
2005 531 38.0 14.0 56.5
2006 546 39.9 13.7 62.5
2007 557 33.9 16.4 63.9
2008 536 37.6 14.3 63.1
2009 587 39.1 15.0 64.1
2010 593 39.1 15.1 66.8
2011 604 37.0 16.2 72.2
2012 634 38.4 16.4 69.2
2013 619 36.7 16.8 70.3
2014 611 37.1 16.4 68.1
2015 625 39.0 16.0 67.7
2016 654 39.0 16.7 66.2
2017 654 41.6 15.6 60.9
2018 651 42.1 15.4 64.8
2019 688 41.1 16.7 66.9
2020 619 43.4 14.2 71.7
2021 609 42.4 14.3 67.8
2022 654 49.7 13.1 65.9
2023 644 46.1 13.9 76.1

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 Richland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $896 (11.1%) $7,142 (88.9%) $8,038
2020 $1,595 (17.6%) $7,468 (82.4%) $9,063
2021 $1,086 (11.2%) $8,615 (88.8%) $9,701

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2792nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2334th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Richland Elementary)3650
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Richland Elementary)2646
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)2246
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Richland Elementary)4350
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)3852
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Richland Elementary)4225
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Richland Elementary)4241
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)5837
 21%
   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 Students688644
 6.4%
African American327336
 2.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11885
 28%
Hispanic114123
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White11377
 31.9%
Two or More Races1422
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.9%76.1%
 9.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richland Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Richland Elementary.

Students who attend Richland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Apollo J H
Middle : Liberty J H
High : Berkner High School

Richland Elementary ranks 3029th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Richland Elementary are 52% African American, 19% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 12% White, 3% Two or more races.


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