White Rock Elementary

Summary:

White Rock Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 957 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Richardson Independent School District (ISD).

White Rock Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance that significantly outpaces the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 83.92% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 52.47% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with 64.89% White, 14% African American, and 15.05% Hispanic students, is notably different from some nearby schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary. Additionally, White Rock Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.3% to 25.49% over the past three years, compared to nearby schools like Moss Haven Elementary and Jill Stone Elementary at Vickery Meadow, which have much higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.

While White Rock Elementary's consistent academic excellence and diverse student population are strengths, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as African American and English Language Learner students, suggests that there may be opportunities to further address the needs of all students and promote equitable educational outcomes. Nonetheless, White Rock Elementary stands out as an exceptional elementary school within the Dallas Independent School District and the Richardson ISD, providing a high-quality education to its diverse student community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 9229 Chiswell Rd
       Dallas, TX  75238-4107


(469) 593-2700

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,033 Help


Students who attend White Rock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Highlands J H
High:    Lake Highlands High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  957

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.9%
Hispanic:
15.0%
African American:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Rock Elementary ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th 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 94.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details White Rock Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). Student population at White Rock Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), Hispanic (15%), African American (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Rock Elementary is 13.7. 34 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 White Rock Elementary is $9,033. 37 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

White Rock 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 White Rock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.34 2383rd 3465 31.2%
2005 55.62 1742nd 3475 49.9%
2006 59.02 1581st 3476 54.5%
2007 67.72 1214th 3724 67.4%
2008 71.43 970th 3768 74.3%
2009 82.03 373rd 3884 90.4%
2010 85.38 113th 3937 97.1%
2011 83.61 256th 4095 93.7%
2012 84.38 457th 4206 89.1%
2013 90.15 217th 4221 94.9%
2014 90.66 165th 4260 96.1%
2015 88.42 297th 4320 93.1%
2016 90.08 208th 4286 95.1%
2017 97.31 110th 4329 97.5%
2018 96.66 112th 4359 97.4%
2019 95.04 167th 4479 96.3%
2021 97.86 91st 4578 98.0%
2022 94.61 189th 4581 95.9%
2023 93.61 237th 4647 94.9%
2024 94.80 188th 4675 96.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.14 221st 1046 78.9%
2019 61.73 412th 1112 62.9%
2021 88.46 60th 961 93.8%
2022 78.72 149th 1004 85.2%
2023 79.10 175th 1099 84.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.08 3209th 3226 0.5%
2019 7.00 3319th 3333 0.4%
2021 21.69 3121st 3446 9.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.82 594th 3558 83.3%
2019 56.99 1068th 3684 71.0%
2021 82.20 290th 3799 92.4%
2022 77.57 440th 3952 88.9%
2023 71.97 615th 4086 84.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.51 1927th 4264 54.8%
2019 40.46 2748th 4309 36.2%
2021 53.89 1766th 4451 60.3%
2022 51.50 2044th 4477 54.3%
2023 55.21 1817th 4521 59.8%
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Rank History for Female students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.21 66th 4306 98.5%
2019 96.18 99th 4348 97.7%
2021 96.92 102nd 4499 97.7%
2022 92.28 217th 4561 95.2%
2023 92.29 235th 4588 94.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.38 369th 3106 88.1%
2019 77.29 192nd 3184 94.0%
2021 80.32 300th 3006 90.0%
2022 69.81 777th 2958 73.7%
2023 71.79 665th 2980 77.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.58 2257th 4240 46.8%
2019 33.20 3179th 4295 26.0%
2021 63.95 1007th 4331 76.7%
2022 61.69 1309th 4461 70.7%
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Rank History for Male students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.15 219th 4319 94.9%
2019 90.79 288th 4357 93.4%
2021 97.45 90th 4498 98.0%
2022 94.49 161st 4563 96.5%
2023 92.56 226th 4585 95.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.48 138th 967 85.7%
2022 90.46 5th 957 99.5%
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Rank History for African American students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.66 1111th 2483 55.3%
2019 45.71 1308th 2515 48.0%
2021 52.45 965th 2444 60.5%
2022 47.54 1177th 2421 51.4%
2023 34.94 1654th 2443 32.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.44 608th 4168 85.4%
2019 76.39 596th 4188 85.8%
2021 76.13 639th 4329 85.2%
2022 82.12 444th 4376 89.9%
2023 73.17 792nd 4401 82.0%
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Rank History for White students at White Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.44 45th 3127 98.6%
2019 93.71 55th 3142 98.2%
2021 95.32 38th 3082 98.8%
2022 92.00 62nd 3082 98.0%
2023 93.20 57th 3106 98.2%
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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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by a student
Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Open Quote DO NOT GO HERE!!! The parents of this school are the most racist people you will meet. The fought and fought and fought too have apartment building removed from their district because "the children from apartments are gross and we do not want our children around them". WHAT A DISGRACE! What kind of example is this setting for the people of the future?! If I could give this school zero stars, I would. Close Quote



Enrollment information for White Rock Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 352 35 5 23 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 365 65 8 35 4 n/a n/a 0 477
1990 371 93 4 39 3 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 394 134 2 37 2 n/a n/a 0 569
1992 385 106 2 35 3 n/a n/a 0 531
1993 420 130 5 51 2 n/a n/a 0 608
1994 422 124 3 34 2 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 392 187 7 57 5 n/a n/a 0 648
1996 392 187 7 57 5 n/a n/a 0 648
1997 356 203 2 63 6 n/a n/a 0 630
1998 332 236 5 67 4 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 297 260 5 79 2 n/a n/a 0 643
2000 284 264 2 109 3 n/a n/a 0 662
2001 253 214 5 112 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2002 256 189 6 98 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2003 256 189 6 98 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2004 256 221 8 87 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 270 207 7 109 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 279 205 13 110 1 n/a n/a 0 608
2007 275 176 13 118 3 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 284 134 15 81 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2009 324 105 12 77 4 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 393 68 8 68 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 414 68 6 88 1 0 12 0 589
2012 452 70 8 85 2 0 15 0 632
2013 514 83 3 95 3 1 16 0 715
2014 550 85 4 88 4 2 20 0 753
2015 582 106 8 85 6 2 27 0 816
2016 655 70 14 97 6 2 33 0 877
2017 679 80 17 109 3 3 35 0 926
2018 697 68 19 103 1 0 37 0 925
2019 678 70 21 100 1 2 36 0 908
2020 662 94 17 108 0 3 36 0 920
2021 647 136 15 129 1 3 36 0 967
2022 649 162 17 147 2 1 42 0 1020
2023 621 134 13 144 1 1 43 0 957

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 White Rock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 21.0 19.8 n/a
1989 477 n/a n/a n/a
1990 510 34.0 15.0 n/a
1991 569 34.6 16.4 n/a
1992 531 32.5 16.3 19
1993 608 33.0 18.4 32.2
1994 585 34.5 17.0 21.2
1995 648 35.5 18.3 25.9
1996 648 35.5 18.3 25.9
1997 630 36.2 17.4 26.8
1998 644 38.1 16.9 30
1999 643 37.7 17.1 41.1
2000 662 38.5 17.2 46.8
2001 587 38.6 15.2 44.6
2002 549 37.4 14.7 37.3
2003 549 37.4 14.7 37.3
2004 573 35.5 16.1 42.8
2005 593 39.4 15.1 42.7
2006 608 37.9 16.0 44.4
2007 585 36.8 15.9 42.1
2008 516 33.4 15.4 36.4
2009 522 35.7 14.6 29.3
2010 539 37.4 14.4 17.8
2011 589 38.1 15.4 19
2012 632 37.3 16.9 16.3
2013 715 38.8 18.3 16.8
2014 753 44.6 16.8 16.1
2015 816 48.0 17.0 16.1
2016 877 52.0 16.8 10.1
2017 926 52.0 17.7 12.2
2018 925 54.7 16.8 10.6
2019 908 54.9 16.5 11
2020 920 60.2 15.2 14.1
2021 967 61.1 15.8 21.3
2022 1020 69.7 14.6 25.5
2023 957 69.7 13.7 24.8

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 White Rock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 21.0 19.8 n/a
1989 477 n/a n/a n/a
1990 510 34.0 15.0 n/a
1991 569 34.6 16.4 n/a
1992 531 32.5 16.3 19
1993 608 33.0 18.4 32.2
1994 585 34.5 17.0 21.2
1995 648 35.5 18.3 25.9
1996 648 35.5 18.3 25.9
1997 630 36.2 17.4 26.8
1998 644 38.1 16.9 30
1999 643 37.7 17.1 41.1
2000 662 38.5 17.2 46.8
2001 587 38.6 15.2 44.6
2002 549 37.4 14.7 37.3
2003 549 37.4 14.7 37.3
2004 573 35.5 16.1 42.8
2005 593 39.4 15.1 42.7
2006 608 37.9 16.0 44.4
2007 585 36.8 15.9 42.1
2008 516 33.4 15.4 36.4
2009 522 35.7 14.6 29.3
2010 539 37.4 14.4 17.8
2011 589 38.1 15.4 19
2012 632 37.3 16.9 16.3
2013 715 38.8 18.3 16.8
2014 753 44.6 16.8 16.1
2015 816 48.0 17.0 16.1
2016 877 52.0 16.8 10.1
2017 926 52.0 17.7 12.2
2018 925 54.7 16.8 10.6
2019 908 54.9 16.5 11
2020 920 60.2 15.2 14.1
2021 967 61.1 15.8 21.3
2022 1020 69.7 14.6 25.5
2023 957 69.7 13.7 24.8

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 White Rock Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $261 (3.5%) $7,199 (96.5%) $7,460
2020 $338 (4.3%) $7,517 (95.7%) $7,855
2021 $535 (5.9%) $8,499 (94.1%) $9,033

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Rock Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 167th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 237th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (White Rock Elementary)7872
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (White Rock Elementary)8469
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (White Rock Elementary)6572
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (White Rock Elementary)7072
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (White Rock Elementary)7979
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (White Rock Elementary)7776
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (White Rock Elementary)7365
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (White Rock Elementary)7080
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (White Rock Elementary)7979
   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 Students908957
 5.4%
African American70134
 91.4%
American Indian11
Asian2113
 38.1%
Hispanic100144
 44%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White678621
 8.4%
Two or More Races3643
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11%24.8%
 13.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about White Rock Elementary

Yes! White Rock Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 188th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 957 students attended White Rock Elementary.

Students at White Rock Elementary are 65% White, 15% Hispanic, 14% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend White Rock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Highlands J H
High : Lake Highlands High School


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