Richardson Terrace Elementary

Summary:

Richardson Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school serving 502 students in grades PK-6 in the Richardson Independent School District (ISD) in Richardson, Texas. The school has a diverse student population, with 21.71% White, 34.86% African American, 24.3% Hispanic, and 13.15% Asian students.

While Richardson Terrace Elementary has shown strong performance for its African American and Gifted and Talented student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% and top 8% of Texas elementary schools respectively, the school's overall academic performance on STAAR tests has been lower than the district and state averages. The school's 3rd-6th grade reading and math proficiency rates ranged from 44.62% to 61.29%, generally lower than the district and state. However, the school's 5th and 6th grade reading proficiency rates were higher than the district and state. The school's 5th grade STAAR Science proficiency rate of 32.79% was also lower than the district and state.

Richardson Terrace Elementary has a high percentage of students (69.32%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population, in contrast to nearby schools like Prairie Creek Elementary, which has only 8% of students eligible. The school spends approximately $9,715 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like Greenwood Hills Elementary ($13,045 per student). However, Richardson Terrace Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is comparable to or better than many of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 300 N Dorothy Ave
       Richardson, TX  75081-3408


(469) 593-8700

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1366th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,715 Help


Students who attend Richardson Terrace Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Apollo J H
High:    Berkner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

African American:
33.2%
Hispanic:
24.7%
White:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.1% Help


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Compare Details Richardson Terrace Elementary ranks better than 70.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th 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 64.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richardson Terrace Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (33.2%), Hispanic (24.7%), White (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richardson Terrace Elementary is 14.6. 25 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richardson Terrace Elementary is $9,715. 33 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richardson Terrace Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Terrace Elementary 1366th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Richardson Terrace 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 Richardson Terrace Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.19 2672nd 3465 22.9%
2005 48.24 2099th 3475 39.6%
2006 58.26 1623rd 3476 53.3%
2007 70.26 1053rd 3724 71.7%
2008 48.07 2290th 3768 39.2%
2009 72.23 949th 3884 75.6%
2010 76.48 689th 3937 82.5%
2011 63.10 1635th 4095 60.1%
2012 63.91 1479th 4206 64.8%
2013 65.24 1424th 4221 66.3%
2014 58.03 1880th 4260 55.9%
2015 59.75 1801st 4320 58.3%
2016 69.09 1322nd 4286 69.2%
2017 65.80 1216th 4329 71.9%
2018 74.33 863rd 4359 80.2%
2019 68.70 1127th 4479 74.8%
2021 54.70 1794th 4578 60.8%
2022 50.84 2114th 4581 53.9%
2023 66.11 1341st 4647 71.1%
2024 64.63 1366th 4675 70.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.17 863rd 1112 22.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.66 809th 3226 74.9%
2019 56.18 1265th 3333 62.0%
2021 42.43 1910th 3446 44.6%
2022 42.44 2092nd 3487 40.0%
2023 45.90 1910th 3556 46.3%
2024 60.22 1149th 3638 68.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.98 771st 3558 78.3%
2019 59.36 970th 3684 73.7%
2021 43.15 1813th 3799 52.3%
2022 49.28 1629th 3952 58.8%
2023 63.87 924th 4086 77.4%
2024 36.84 2769th 4261 35.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.68 315th 4264 92.6%
2019 78.73 448th 4309 89.6%
2021 65.69 1086th 4451 75.6%
2022 60.65 1443rd 4477 67.8%
2023 79.57 464th 4521 89.7%
2024 74.95 678th 4560 85.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.97 817th 4306 81.0%
2019 69.51 1046th 4348 75.9%
2021 59.97 1508th 4499 66.5%
2022 48.29 2255th 4561 50.6%
2023 64.77 1323rd 4588 71.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.13 233rd 2980 92.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.49 676th 4240 84.1%
2019 61.48 1241st 4295 71.1%
2021 49.44 1874th 4331 56.7%
2022 48.38 2207th 4461 50.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.64 1030th 4319 76.2%
2019 66.48 1169th 4357 73.2%
2021 49.54 2001st 4498 55.5%
2022 52.46 2031st 4563 55.5%
2023 65.40 1339th 4585 70.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.03 741st 1005 26.3%
2019 24.87 869th 1009 13.9%
2021 41.79 612th 967 36.7%
2022 21.76 836th 957 12.6%
2023 31.41 820th 1015 19.2%
2024 29.27 850th 1035 17.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.17 329th 2483 86.7%
2019 77.24 322nd 2515 87.2%
2021 64.24 586th 2444 76.0%
2022 67.74 531st 2421 78.1%
2023 89.23 133rd 2443 94.6%
2024 81.81 225th 2421 90.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.99 960th 4168 77.0%
2019 64.29 1150th 4188 72.5%
2021 34.74 2932nd 4329 32.3%
2022 37.75 2902nd 4376 33.7%
2023 47.21 2252nd 4401 48.8%
2024 59.50 1484th 4431 66.5%
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Rank History for White students at Richardson Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.34 601st 3127 80.8%
2019 64.65 987th 3142 68.6%
2021 48.16 1568th 3082 49.1%
2022 54.09 1412th 3082 54.2%
2023 63.20 1078th 3106 65.3%
2024 46.89 1737th 3078 43.6%
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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.

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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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Open Quote Very poor communication with parents. Counselor very seldom answers phone so you have to depend on her to call back. I had an issue with my 2nd grader being bullied by two 4th graders. Waited all day for a call from the counselor and heard nothing. If you ever have a kid and feared for their safety I'm sure you can relate to how unnerving this can be. Teacher didn't even call to find out what happened. She just knew my son came from the principals office and assumed he was the one causing problems and showed no discretion in handling the matter and he got in trouble for having an attitude. Who wouldn't have an attitude if they started off their day being bullied by 2 kids that are older and should know better. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Richardson Terrace Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 63 17 32 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1989 438 65 24 29 3 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 431 88 26 34 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1991 430 85 44 36 4 n/a n/a 0 599
1992 415 85 34 51 7 n/a n/a 0 592
1993 414 96 66 70 5 n/a n/a 0 651
1994 386 112 83 69 7 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 307 108 98 83 2 n/a n/a 0 598
1996 307 108 98 83 2 n/a n/a 0 598
1997 285 87 87 78 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 265 93 89 92 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1999 267 107 92 93 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 220 121 94 91 4 n/a n/a 0 530
2001 221 164 105 115 9 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 196 144 122 165 4 n/a n/a 0 631
2003 196 144 122 165 4 n/a n/a 0 631
2004 166 140 114 166 6 n/a n/a 0 592
2005 149 145 116 175 5 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 138 110 113 176 4 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 122 99 113 168 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2008 99 126 96 160 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 118 108 87 166 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2010 106 125 98 175 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2011 97 139 81 191 0 1 22 0 531
2012 118 159 77 170 0 2 21 0 547
2013 139 168 78 149 3 1 22 0 560
2014 137 136 73 151 3 1 20 0 521
2015 139 131 78 146 0 0 16 0 510
2016 116 149 86 146 0 1 20 0 518
2017 144 149 95 147 2 0 22 0 559
2018 150 157 93 111 2 0 14 0 527
2019 142 151 90 116 2 2 27 0 530
2020 151 163 62 125 1 1 36 0 539
2021 131 186 68 110 1 0 32 0 528
2022 123 187 69 115 1 0 25 0 520
2023 109 175 66 122 1 1 28 0 502
2024 109 175 84 130 0 1 28 0 527

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 Richardson Terrace Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 35.0 15.6 n/a
1989 559 n/a n/a n/a
1990 580 41.0 14.1 n/a
1991 599 41.1 14.5 n/a
1992 592 40.0 14.8 17.7
1993 651 42.0 15.5 34.3
1994 657 40.0 16.4 21.9
1995 598 40.0 15.0 24.1
1996 598 40.0 15.0 24.1
1997 538 36.5 14.7 21.2
1998 540 34.8 15.5 23
1999 561 37.7 14.9 29.9
2000 530 39.4 13.5 38.3
2001 614 39.0 15.7 44
2002 631 38.9 16.2 47.1
2003 631 38.9 16.2 47.1
2004 592 39.0 15.2 51.9
2005 590 40.0 14.8 62.4
2006 541 39.5 13.7 64.7
2007 504 35.6 14.2 66.1
2008 484 34.0 14.2 65.7
2009 482 34.8 13.8 64.5
2010 506 35.3 14.3 72.5
2011 531 37.1 14.2 74.2
2012 547 34.6 15.7 67.3
2013 560 34.1 16.3 71.8
2014 521 34.1 15.2 68.9
2015 510 34.0 15.0 69.6
2016 518 35.0 14.8 64.9
2017 559 36.7 15.2 64.2
2018 527 34.7 15.1 64.9
2019 530 34.8 15.2 68.3
2020 539 36.5 14.7 70.7
2021 528 37.5 14.0 70.3
2022 520 41.9 12.4 74.8
2023 502 38.5 13.0 69.3
2024 527 36.0 14.6 72.1

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 Richardson Terrace Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 35.0 15.6 n/a
1989 559 n/a n/a n/a
1990 580 41.0 14.1 n/a
1991 599 41.1 14.5 n/a
1992 592 40.0 14.8 17.7
1993 651 42.0 15.5 34.3
1994 657 40.0 16.4 21.9
1995 598 40.0 15.0 24.1
1996 598 40.0 15.0 24.1
1997 538 36.5 14.7 21.2
1998 540 34.8 15.5 23
1999 561 37.7 14.9 29.9
2000 530 39.4 13.5 38.3
2001 614 39.0 15.7 44
2002 631 38.9 16.2 47.1
2003 631 38.9 16.2 47.1
2004 592 39.0 15.2 51.9
2005 590 40.0 14.8 62.4
2006 541 39.5 13.7 64.7
2007 504 35.6 14.2 66.1
2008 484 34.0 14.2 65.7
2009 482 34.8 13.8 64.5
2010 506 35.3 14.3 72.5
2011 531 37.1 14.2 74.2
2012 547 34.6 15.7 67.3
2013 560 34.1 16.3 71.8
2014 521 34.1 15.2 68.9
2015 510 34.0 15.0 69.6
2016 518 35.0 14.8 64.9
2017 559 36.7 15.2 64.2
2018 527 34.7 15.1 64.9
2019 530 34.8 15.2 68.3
2020 539 36.5 14.7 70.7
2021 528 37.5 14.0 70.3
2022 520 41.9 12.4 74.8
2023 502 38.5 13.0 69.3
2024 527 36.0 14.6 72.1

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 Richardson Terrace Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,069 (12.0%) $7,825 (88.0%) $8,894
2020 $1,524 (16.7%) $7,577 (83.3%) $9,101
2021 $1,118 (11.5%) $8,597 (88.5%) $9,715

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richardson Terrace Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1127th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1341st of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Terrace Elementary)4759
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Terrace Elementary)4448
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Richardson Terrace Elementary)5755
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Terrace Elementary)4945
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Richardson Terrace Elementary)5655
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Terrace Elementary)6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Richardson Terrace Elementary)6536
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Richardson Terrace Elementary)4269
 27%
   6th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Terrace Elementary)7963
 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 Students530502
 5.3%
African American151175
 15.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian9066
 26.7%
Hispanic116122
 5.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White142109
 23.2%
Two or More Races2728
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%69.3%
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Students who attend Richardson Terrace Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Apollo J H
High : Berkner High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 527 students attended Richardson Terrace Elementary.

Students at Richardson Terrace Elementary are 33% African American, 25% Hispanic, 21% White, 16% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Richardson Terrace Elementary ranks 1366th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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