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Jess Harben Elementary

Summary:

Jess Harben Elementary is a public elementary school in Richardson, Texas, serving 381 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Richardson Independent School District (ISD). The school has a diverse student population with a higher percentage of African American and Asian students compared to the state average, and has shown strong academic performance, particularly in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments.

Jess Harben Elementary consistently outperforms the Richardson ISD and Texas state averages in several grade levels, with 57.58% of 3rd graders, 55% of 5th graders, and 48.84% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading. In Mathematics, the school had 65% of 5th graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has also ranked in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools for female students and African American students, indicating strong performance for these subgroups. However, the school has struggled with the performance of Asian and English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools in the Richardson ISD, Jess Harben Elementary generally outperforms its peers, particularly in STAAR assessments. However, some schools like Math/Science/Technical Magnet and Dartmouth Elementary have significantly higher academic performance, ranking in the top 10% and top 25% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, Jess Harben Elementary has seen an increase in spending per student, from $9,395 in 2018-2019 to $11,322 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average, and has improved its student-teacher ratio from 13.5 in 2020-2021 to 11.8 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools and may contribute to the school's academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 600 S Glenville Dr
       Richardson, TX  75081-4529

(469) 593-8800

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1880th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,322 Help


Students who attend Jess Harben Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty J H
High:    Berkner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.4%
White:
23.9%
Hispanic:
22.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jess Harben Elementary ranks better than 59.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd 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 54.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jess Harben Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.4%), White (23.9%), Hispanic (22.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jess Harben Elementary is 12.7, which is the 10th best among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jess Harben Elementary is $11,322, which is the 17th highest among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jess Harben Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jess Harben Elementary 1880th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Jess Harben Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Jess Harben Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.83 701st 3465 79.8%
2005 79.46 492nd 3475 85.8%
2006 76.36 627th 3476 82.0%
2007 79.45 475th 3724 87.2%
2008 79.52 495th 3768 86.9%
2009 83.51 294th 3884 92.4%
2010 77.11 644th 3937 83.6%
2011 66.57 1400th 4095 65.8%
2012 69.88 1139th 4206 72.9%
2013 72.65 1027th 4221 75.7%
2014 86.62 368th 4260 91.4%
2015 80.92 682nd 4320 84.2%
2016 64.83 1534th 4286 64.2%
2017 59.99 1488th 4329 65.6%
2018 59.36 1519th 4359 65.2%
2019 44.88 2354th 4479 47.4%
2021 79.06 772nd 4578 83.1%
2022 67.02 1270th 4581 72.3%
2023 61.86 1521st 4647 67.3%
2024 54.81 1880th 4675 59.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.88 2604th 3226 19.3%
2019 37.63 2239th 3333 32.8%
2021 74.23 488th 3446 85.8%
2022 66.38 841st 3487 75.9%
2023 44.43 1992nd 3556 44.0%
2024 54.91 1405th 3638 61.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.25 1687th 3558 52.6%
2019 34.72 2442nd 3684 33.7%
2021 59.84 938th 3799 75.3%
2022 49.92 1576th 3952 60.1%
2023 59.26 1129th 4086 72.4%
2024 35.37 2858th 4261 32.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 2185th 4264 48.8%
2019 42.95 2562nd 4309 40.5%
2021 75.75 595th 4451 86.6%
2022 66.24 1101st 4477 75.4%
2023 66.88 1086th 4521 76.0%
2024 56.41 1771st 4560 61.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.66 1353rd 4306 68.6%
2019 44.37 2395th 4348 44.9%
2021 87.34 443rd 4499 90.2%
2022 79.87 690th 4561 84.9%
2023 72.48 995th 4588 78.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.74 286th 2958 90.3%
2023 49.15 1961st 2980 34.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.77 2597th 4240 38.8%
2019 37.14 2884th 4295 32.9%
2021 79.82 388th 4331 91.0%
2022 69.45 866th 4461 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.10 1785th 4319 58.7%
2019 45.51 2285th 4357 47.6%
2021 64.10 1298th 4498 71.1%
2022 53.29 1977th 4563 56.7%
2023 52.46 2015th 4585 56.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.97 892nd 1005 11.2%
2019 23.16 882nd 1009 12.6%
2021 50.52 512th 967 47.1%
2022 41.27 668th 957 30.2%
2023 24.35 880th 1015 13.3%
2024 27.31 880th 1035 15.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.00 1218th 2483 50.9%
2019 39.50 1571st 2515 37.5%
2021 70.56 408th 2444 83.3%
2022 66.30 572nd 2421 76.4%
2023 77.32 331st 2443 86.5%
2024 67.95 533rd 2421 78.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.39 2251st 4168 46.0%
2019 34.87 2965th 4188 29.2%
2021 58.23 1445th 4329 66.6%
2022 67.62 1032nd 4376 76.4%
2023 45.64 2378th 4401 46.0%
2024 46.91 2299th 4431 48.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Jess Harben Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.43 1196th 3127 61.8%
2019 56.32 1314th 3142 58.2%
2021 74.35 579th 3082 81.2%
2022 61.12 1125th 3082 63.5%
2023 60.19 1203rd 3106 61.3%
2024 61.56 1119th 3078 63.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Jess Harben Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 418 9 35 14 n/a n/a n/a 0 476
1989 403 8 34 9 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1990 410 7 32 9 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1991 405 6 40 8 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 442 9 36 6 2 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 415 12 35 9 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 394 28 46 16 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 350 66 66 33 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 350 66 66 33 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1997 311 66 74 36 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 268 81 70 43 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1999 240 76 60 36 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 197 48 61 28 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 187 54 64 30 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 166 56 51 35 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 166 56 51 35 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 156 55 55 24 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 161 63 90 64 4 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 168 80 84 58 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 150 78 96 63 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2008 140 82 96 86 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2009 128 83 85 58 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2010 116 90 72 64 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2011 119 115 72 92 1 2 5 0 406
2012 120 125 60 87 1 0 5 0 398
2013 106 130 80 91 0 0 6 0 413
2014 109 108 71 99 1 0 15 0 403
2015 97 84 68 94 0 0 18 0 361
2016 118 101 71 97 0 0 23 0 410
2017 115 89 80 97 1 3 13 0 398
2018 115 102 84 81 0 1 8 0 391
2019 119 119 82 92 1 0 14 0 427
2020 124 116 82 90 0 0 16 0 428
2021 109 116 70 71 1 0 17 0 384
2022 108 131 65 71 1 0 16 0 392
2023 97 123 61 79 1 0 20 0 381
2024 90 122 57 85 4 0 19 0 377

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 Jess Harben Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 24.0 19.8 n/a
1989 454 n/a n/a n/a
1990 459 28.0 16.3 n/a
1991 461 28.2 16.3 n/a
1992 495 28.5 17.3 1.4
1993 472 27.0 17.5 3.4
1994 486 26.9 18.1 6
1995 516 30.0 17.2 11.8
1996 516 30.0 17.2 11.8
1997 487 30.7 15.9 13.3
1998 462 29.5 15.7 15.8
1999 412 30.1 13.7 27.4
2000 334 24.8 13.5 21.3
2001 336 25.2 13.3 21.4
2002 309 22.0 14.0 27.2
2003 309 22.0 14.0 27.2
2004 293 19.8 14.8 30.7
2005 382 22.0 17.4 41.9
2006 392 22.0 17.8 45.9
2007 389 21.6 18.0 40.6
2008 406 23.4 17.4 46.3
2009 355 22.9 15.5 44.8
2010 343 23.1 14.8 51.3
2011 406 23.4 17.3 55.9
2012 398 22.2 17.9 54.5
2013 413 22.1 18.6 57.9
2014 403 23.4 17.2 60.3
2015 361 23.0 15.6 60.9
2016 410 24.0 17.0 61.2
2017 398 21.7 18.2 54.5
2018 391 23.7 16.4 56
2019 427 27.0 15.7 63
2020 428 26.6 16.0 62.4
2021 384 28.4 13.5 59.9
2022 392 33.1 11.8 64
2023 381 32.2 11.8 65.1
2024 377 29.5 12.7 65

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 Jess Harben Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 24.0 19.8 n/a
1989 454 n/a n/a n/a
1990 459 28.0 16.3 n/a
1991 461 28.2 16.3 n/a
1992 495 28.5 17.3 1.4
1993 472 27.0 17.5 3.4
1994 486 26.9 18.1 6
1995 516 30.0 17.2 11.8
1996 516 30.0 17.2 11.8
1997 487 30.7 15.9 13.3
1998 462 29.5 15.7 15.8
1999 412 30.1 13.7 27.4
2000 334 24.8 13.5 21.3
2001 336 25.2 13.3 21.4
2002 309 22.0 14.0 27.2
2003 309 22.0 14.0 27.2
2004 293 19.8 14.8 30.7
2005 382 22.0 17.4 41.9
2006 392 22.0 17.8 45.9
2007 389 21.6 18.0 40.6
2008 406 23.4 17.4 46.3
2009 355 22.9 15.5 44.8
2010 343 23.1 14.8 51.3
2011 406 23.4 17.3 55.9
2012 398 22.2 17.9 54.5
2013 413 22.1 18.6 57.9
2014 403 23.4 17.2 60.3
2015 361 23.0 15.6 60.9
2016 410 24.0 17.0 61.2
2017 398 21.7 18.2 54.5
2018 391 23.7 16.4 56
2019 427 27.0 15.7 63
2020 428 26.6 16.0 62.4
2021 384 28.4 13.5 59.9
2022 392 33.1 11.8 64
2023 381 32.2 11.8 65.1
2024 377 29.5 12.7 65

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 Jess Harben Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $996 (10.6%) $8,399 (89.4%) $9,395
2020 $1,521 (15.0%) $8,605 (85.0%) $10,125
2021 $1,294 (11.4%) $10,028 (88.6%) $11,322

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Jess Harben Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2354th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1521st of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Jess Harben Elementary)3344
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jess Harben Elementary)4744
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Jess Harben Elementary)4148
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jess Harben Elementary)5150
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Jess Harben Elementary)5672
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jess Harben Elementary)4355
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Jess Harben Elementary)3230
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Jess Harben Elementary)3457
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jess Harben Elementary)4157
 16%
   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 Students427381
 10.8%
African American119123
 3.4%
American Indian11
Asian8261
 25.6%
Hispanic9279
 14.1%
Pacific Islander00
White11997
 18.5%
Two or More Races1420
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%65.1%
 2.1%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 377 students attended Jess Harben Elementary.

Students at Jess Harben Elementary are 32% African American, 24% White, 23% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Jess Harben Elementary ranks 1880th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Jess Harben Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty J H
High : Berkner High School


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