Harry Herndon Elementary

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Harry Herndon Elementary ranks 2141 st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harry Herndon Elementary is a public elementary school in Royse City, Texas, serving 536 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Royse City Independent School District, which is ranked 367 out of 968 districts in the state.

Harry Herndon Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (45.9%) and lower percentage of White students (39.93%) compared to nearby schools. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 90 out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools for Gifted and Talented students and in the top 469 out of 3,799 for Special Education students. However, the school's overall STAAR test scores in reading and math are generally on par with or slightly below district and state averages, except for its strong performance on the STAAR Spanish/Reading assessment.

While Harry Herndon Elementary maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide rank has been declining in recent years, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with other schools in Texas. The school also shows disparities in performance across different student subgroups, with a 3-star rating for White students and English Language Learners, but a 4-star rating for Special Education students and a 5-star rating for Gifted and Talented students. Compared to nearby schools, Harry Herndon Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below the Royse City Independent School District average, but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Rockwall Independent School District, such as Celia Hays Elementary and Billie Stevenson Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

300 N Blackland Rd
Royse City, TX 75189

(469) 721-8101

District: Royse City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2141^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,632

Students who attend Harry Herndon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bobby Summers Middle
High:	Royse City High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 530

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.8%

White:

37.4%

African American:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harry Herndon Elementary ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.8%), White (37.4%), African American (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harry Herndon Elementary is 13.8, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Harry Herndon Elementary employs 38.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harry Herndon Elementary is $8,632, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harry Herndon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harry Herndon Elementary 2141^st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Harry Herndon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Royse City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Royse City Independent School District (Isd) 367^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harry Herndon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	70.28	1100^th	4578	76.0%
2022	62.96	1472^nd	4581	67.9%
2023	54.43	1918^th	4647	58.7%
2024	50.29	2141^st	4675	54.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	48.78	1528^th	3446	55.7%
2022	57.31	1240^th	3487	64.4%
2023	40.99	2205^th	3556	38.0%
2024	33.28	2591^st	3638	28.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	73.71	469^th	3799	87.7%
2022	71.88	625^th	3952	84.2%
2023	59.37	1124^th	4086	72.5%
2024	31.49	3156^th	4261	25.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.83	757^th	4451	83.0%
2022	55.87	1750^th	4477	60.9%
2023	48.86	2252^nd	4521	50.2%
2024	33.42	3341^st	4560	26.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.96	1362^nd	4499	69.7%
2022	60.48	1546^th	4561	66.1%
2023	61.73	1478^th	4588	67.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	80.84	269^th	3006	91.1%
2022	70.86	710^th	2958	76.0%
2023	76.89	90^th	2980	97.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.56	762^nd	4331	82.4%
2022	61.68	1310^th	4461	70.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	74.28	907^th	4498	79.8%
2022	63.43	1408^th	4563	69.1%
2023	46.83	2344^th	4585	48.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	61.43	679^th	2444	72.2%
2022	27.22	1981^st	2421	18.2%
2023	45.49	1217^th	2443	50.2%
2024	52.32	1021^st	2421	57.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	68.98	923^rd	4329	78.7%
2022	62.85	1286^th	4376	70.6%
2023	45.95	2351^st	4401	46.6%
2024	34.13	3161^st	4431	28.7%

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Rank History for White students at Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	60.48	1063^rd	3082	65.5%
2022	50.72	1558^th	3082	49.4%
2023	50.43	1598^th	3106	48.6%
2024	46.78	1744^th	3078	43.3%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Harry Herndon Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	237	32	9	234	3	2	12	529
2022	228	43	9	245	3	3	11	542
2023	214	47	9	246	3	4	13	536
2024	198	53	8	248	6	0	17	530

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 Harry Herndon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	529	39.0	13.5	46.7
2022	542	42.0	12.9	51.8
2023	536	41.0	13.0	48.9
2024	530	38.2	13.8	48.1

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 Harry Herndon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	529	39.0	13.5	46.7
2022	542	42.0	12.9	51.8
2023	536	41.0	13.0	48.9
2024	530	38.2	13.8	48.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harry Herndon Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$634 (7.3%)	$7,999 (92.7%)	$8,632

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Harry Herndon Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harry Herndon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N Blackland Rd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 721-8101	530	38	13.8	48.1%	198 (37.4%)	53 (10.0%)	248 (46.8%)	8 (1.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	50.3	2141^st of 4675 public elementary schools	54.2%		54.4	1918^th of 4647 public elementary schools	58.7%	223	0.0	46.2		50.0	51.3	52.7		39.5	43.3	40.2			23.9	$8,632	$634	$7,999
Lupe Garcia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	310 Williamsburg Pkwy	Fate	75189	Rockwall County	Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 698-2870	796	43	18.5	32.3%	353 (44.3%)	145 (18.2%)	219 (27.5%)	40 (5.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.5%)	51.5	2072^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	55.7%		64.5	1398^th of 4647 public elementary schools	69.9%	674				45.0	50.4	59.1	54.1	35.8	41.4	40.7	38.0		30.5
Billie Stevenson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	636 Stevenson Dr	Fate	75087	Rockwall County	Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 698-7474	749	44	16.9	21.0%	409 (54.6%)	128 (17.1%)	138 (18.4%)	35 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.8%)	74.9	947^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.7%		74.3	991^st of 4647 public elementary schools	78.7%	44				65.1	68.1	62.6	63.8	55.8	57.8	54.4	52.8	100.0	25.0	$9,237	$458	$8,779
Miss May Vernon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Miss May Dr	Fate	75087	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 635-5006	765	51	14.8	36.5%	361 (47.2%)	122 (15.9%)	202 (26.4%)	27 (3.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.1%)	81.4	704^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.9%		77.3	867^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.3%	163				63.5	60.0	58.7		61.1	64.2	64.0			45.2	$8,490	$669	$7,820
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	3200 Fm 548 S	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 375-9672	255	17	15.0	19.6%	89 (34.9%)	68 (26.7%)	75 (29.4%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.3%)	53.9	1918^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.0%		80.9	735^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.2%	1183				39.0	50.0			42.4	54.4					$16,016	$679	$15,338
Anita Scott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Erby Campbell Blvd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-3300	785	56	13.9	45.9%	332 (42.3%)	149 (19.0%)	243 (31.0%)	15 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.4%)	57	1743^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	62.7%		60.4	1586^th of 4647 public elementary schools	65.9%	157	11.1	22.2	20.0	41.2	51.7	51.2		60.0	58.7	45.7			18.9	$8,512	$775	$7,737
Education Center International Academy 3	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	201 N Erby Campbell Blvd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Education Center International Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 636-2600	136	9	15.2	48.5%	92 (67.6%)	13 (9.6%)	27 (19.9%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	56	1808^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.3%		25.2	3680^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.8%	1872				80.0	57.1	40.0	71.4	33.3	42.9	50.0	71.4		10.0	$11,617	$1,533	$10,084
Sharon Shannon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3130 Fontanna Blvd	Rockwall	75032	Rockwall County	Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 698-2900	660	41	16.2	23.2%	345 (52.3%)	64 (9.7%)	182 (27.6%)	31 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.5%)	76.2	886^th of 4675 public elementary schools	81.0%		84	610^th of 4647 public elementary schools	86.9%	276				55.1	66.3	61.6	72.7	53.6	46.9	66.7	66.0		29.4	$8,418	$449	$7,969
Dorris A Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2051 Trail Glen	Rockwall	75032	Rockwall County	Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 772-1070	650	44	14.6	62.6%	135 (20.8%)	102 (15.7%)	370 (56.9%)	14 (2.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	63.7	1415^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.7%		62.3	1499^th of 4647 public elementary schools	67.7%	84	11.1	0.0		58.4	47.6	52.6	52.5	64.3	56.5	69.4	37.7		24.0	$10,251	$795	$9,456
Glenda Arnold Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK	1400 Fm 1777	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 721-8103	338	25	13.6	73.1%	73 (21.6%)	101 (29.9%)	134 (39.6%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Herndon Elementary

What schools do graduates of Harry Herndon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Harry Herndon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bobby Summers Middle
High : Royse City High School

What is the racial makeup of Harry Herndon Elementary?

Students at Harry Herndon Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 37% White, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Harry Herndon Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 530 students attended Harry Herndon Elementary.

Is Harry Herndon Elementary a good school?

Harry Herndon Elementary ranks 2141^st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Harry Herndon Elementary in?

Royse City Independent School District (Isd)

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