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Richter Elementary

Summary:

Richter Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dayton, Texas, serving 875 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Dayton Independent School District, which is ranked 692 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richter Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with its STAAR test scores generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades ranged from 24.56% to 51.8%, which are lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly weak in STAAR Science for 5th grade, with only 10.71% of students meeting proficiency, compared to the state average of 26.29%. Richter Elementary's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 2190 out of 4578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 3783 out of 4479 in 2018-2019, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 1 star out of 5 to 3 stars out of 5.

While Richter Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than that of the nearby Kimmie M. Brown Elementary and Austin Elementary schools in the Dayton Independent School District, it is still better than some of the more distant schools, such as those in the Cleveland Independent School District. Additionally, Richter Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-5

 90 Cherry Creek Rd
       Dayton, TX  77535-1972

(936) 258-7126

District: Dayton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3271st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,718 Help


Students who attend Richter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wilson J H
High:    Dayton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  882

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.5%
Hispanic:
27.3%
African American:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richter Elementary ranks worse than 70% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Dayton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Richter Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dayton Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), Hispanic (27.3%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dayton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richter Elementary is 15.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Dayton Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richter Elementary is $8,718, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Dayton Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richter Elementary 3271st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Richter Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dayton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton Independent School District (Isd) 692nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 45.95 2541st 4221 39.8%
2014 41.59 2825th 4260 33.7%
2017 35.76 2792nd 4329 35.5%
2018 26.10 3445th 4359 21.0%
2019 22.38 3783rd 4479 15.5%
2021 47.08 2190th 4578 52.2%
2022 39.31 2783rd 4581 39.2%
2023 32.38 3254th 4647 30.0%
2024 32.67 3271st 4675 30.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.43 1084th 1112 2.5%
2021 7.48 939th 961 2.3%
2022 22.38 865th 1004 13.8%
2023 45.03 649th 1099 40.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.47 2131st 3226 33.9%
2019 37.54 2241st 3333 32.8%
2021 67.79 698th 3446 79.7%
2022 42.84 2070th 3487 40.6%
2023 30.85 2741st 3556 22.9%
2024 22.23 3160th 3638 13.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.37 2558th 3558 28.1%
2019 31.28 2749th 3684 25.4%
2021 35.04 2407th 3799 36.6%
2022 34.57 2690th 3952 31.9%
2023 39.71 2331st 4086 43.0%
2024 51.29 1802nd 4261 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.87 3612th 4264 15.3%
2019 20.47 3944th 4309 8.5%
2021 53.78 1772nd 4451 60.2%
2022 36.61 3047th 4477 31.9%
2023 31.55 3427th 4521 24.2%
2024 32.35 3405th 4560 25.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.68 3439th 4306 20.1%
2019 26.09 3558th 4348 18.2%
2021 50.87 1990th 4499 55.8%
2022 39.64 2787th 4561 38.9%
2023 31.59 3292nd 4588 28.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.85 1656th 3106 46.7%
2019 52.95 1906th 3184 40.1%
2021 44.54 1952nd 3006 35.1%
2022 47.01 1976th 2958 33.2%
2023 46.90 2055th 2980 31.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.33 2863rd 4240 32.5%
2019 22.22 3853rd 4295 10.3%
2021 42.08 2416th 4331 44.2%
2022 28.87 3583rd 4461 19.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.30 3410th 4319 21.0%
2019 21.21 3788th 4357 13.1%
2021 44.13 2312th 4498 48.6%
2022 39.11 2788th 4563 38.9%
2023 33.35 3173rd 4585 30.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.65 1312th 2483 47.2%
2019 36.26 1707th 2515 32.1%
2021 34.34 1652nd 2444 32.4%
2022 29.85 1887th 2421 22.1%
2023 19.00 2233rd 2443 8.6%
2024 27.25 1973rd 2421 18.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.32 3105th 4168 25.5%
2019 32.56 3132nd 4188 25.2%
2021 61.73 1281st 4329 70.4%
2022 46.29 2347th 4376 46.4%
2023 36.44 2983rd 4401 32.2%
2024 35.79 3045th 4431 31.3%
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Rank History for White students at Richter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.11 2914th 3127 6.8%
2019 12.54 2993rd 3142 4.7%
2021 26.07 2504th 3082 18.8%
2022 27.59 2497th 3082 19.0%
2023 22.41 2670th 3106 14.0%
2024 22.19 2667th 3078 13.4%
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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 Richter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 659 87 1 30 n/a n/a n/a 0 777
1989 660 83 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1990 693 84 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1991 730 83 6 40 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1992 706 76 7 35 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1993 735 70 1 41 2 n/a n/a 0 849
1994 750 72 0 47 3 n/a n/a 0 872
1995 752 84 2 65 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1996 752 84 2 65 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1997 786 96 3 79 3 n/a n/a 0 967
1998 806 87 5 84 2 n/a n/a 0 984
1999 883 79 5 97 2 n/a n/a 0 1066
2000 618 89 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2001 595 78 2 112 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2002 585 72 4 109 2 n/a n/a 0 772
2003 585 72 4 109 2 n/a n/a 0 772
2004 566 79 1 108 1 n/a n/a 0 755
2005 496 86 3 113 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2006 482 92 3 141 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2007 517 75 2 157 1 n/a n/a 0 752
2008 510 67 5 177 1 n/a n/a 0 760
2009 470 74 3 174 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2010 427 70 1 196 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2011 420 49 4 237 0 0 10 0 720
2012 381 45 5 244 2 2 11 0 690
2013 390 47 3 272 6 2 16 0 736
2014 390 44 3 261 16 0 17 0 731
2015 402 66 1 264 17 1 18 0 769
2016 406 83 2 290 16 2 13 0 812
2017 392 81 3 263 7 0 17 0 763
2018 388 67 5 277 6 1 18 0 762
2019 365 74 5 262 6 1 12 0 725
2020 469 92 4 293 5 1 27 0 891
2021 470 84 4 309 5 1 26 0 899
2022 489 94 3 268 2 1 32 0 889
2023 499 91 2 258 3 1 21 0 875
2024 525 84 3 241 1 1 27 0 882

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 Richter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 777 38.0 20.4 n/a
1989 782 n/a n/a n/a
1990 825 44.0 18.7 n/a
1991 859 43.9 19.5 n/a
1992 824 44.5 18.5 24.6
1993 849 47.0 18.1 32.4
1994 872 49.0 17.8 28.1
1995 903 52.2 17.3 28.9
1996 903 52.2 17.3 28.9
1997 967 52.2 18.5 28.2
1998 984 53.1 18.5 26.3
1999 1066 51.2 20.8 37.1
2000 793 45.7 17.4 44.4
2001 787 49.1 16.0 41.9
2002 772 48.4 16.0 47
2003 772 48.4 16.0 47
2004 755 46.3 16.3 47.2
2005 699 46.7 15.0 54.5
2006 718 47.1 15.2 57.4
2007 752 48.8 15.4 57.2
2008 760 48.9 15.5 57.9
2009 721 47.9 15.0 58.7
2010 694 45.5 15.2 64.1
2011 720 44.8 16.0 67.4
2012 690 43.1 15.9 65.5
2013 736 44.2 16.6 68.1
2014 731 44.8 16.2 67
2015 769 47.0 16.3 66.3
2016 812 48.0 16.9 57.9
2017 763 45.8 16.6 57.7
2018 762 43.6 17.4 71.8
2019 725 48.6 14.9 62.1
2020 891 53.4 16.6 61.4
2021 899 55.3 16.2 66.5
2022 889 56.2 15.8 59.5
2023 875 57.6 15.1 61.9
2024 882 56.5 15.6 59.8

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 Richter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 777 38.0 20.4 n/a
1989 782 n/a n/a n/a
1990 825 44.0 18.7 n/a
1991 859 43.9 19.5 n/a
1992 824 44.5 18.5 24.6
1993 849 47.0 18.1 32.4
1994 872 49.0 17.8 28.1
1995 903 52.2 17.3 28.9
1996 903 52.2 17.3 28.9
1997 967 52.2 18.5 28.2
1998 984 53.1 18.5 26.3
1999 1066 51.2 20.8 37.1
2000 793 45.7 17.4 44.4
2001 787 49.1 16.0 41.9
2002 772 48.4 16.0 47
2003 772 48.4 16.0 47
2004 755 46.3 16.3 47.2
2005 699 46.7 15.0 54.5
2006 718 47.1 15.2 57.4
2007 752 48.8 15.4 57.2
2008 760 48.9 15.5 57.9
2009 721 47.9 15.0 58.7
2010 694 45.5 15.2 64.1
2011 720 44.8 16.0 67.4
2012 690 43.1 15.9 65.5
2013 736 44.2 16.6 68.1
2014 731 44.8 16.2 67
2015 769 47.0 16.3 66.3
2016 812 48.0 16.9 57.9
2017 763 45.8 16.6 57.7
2018 762 43.6 17.4 71.8
2019 725 48.6 14.9 62.1
2020 891 53.4 16.6 61.4
2021 899 55.3 16.2 66.5
2022 889 56.2 15.8 59.5
2023 875 57.6 15.1 61.9
2024 882 56.5 15.6 59.8

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 Richter Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $846 (9.5%) $8,066 (90.5%) $8,912
2020 $814 (10.2%) $7,181 (89.8%) $7,995
2021 $719 (8.2%) $7,999 (91.8%) $8,718

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richter Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3783rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3254th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Richter Elementary)2552
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))3041
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richter Elementary)3329
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))3533
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Richter Elementary)4020
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))309
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Richter Elementary)2848
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))2643
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richter Elementary)2940
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))3744
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Richter Elementary)3736
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))3942
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richter Elementary)4522
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))4436
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Richter Elementary)2816
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))3717
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students725875
 20.7%
African American7491
 23%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic262258
 1.5%
Pacific Islander11
White365499
 36.7%
Two or More Races1221
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%61.9%
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Students who attend Richter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wilson J H
High : Dayton High School

Students at Richter Elementary are 60% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 882 students attended Richter Elementary.

Richter Elementary ranks 3271st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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