- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richardson, TX
Richardson Heights El
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Heights El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004152
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Heights El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson Heights El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Heights El ranks #10 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Richardson Heights El grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 483702004152 · Richardson, TX Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 14.3:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Richardson Heights El grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richardson Heights El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 501
Richardson Heights El
501 students
What this shows Richardson Heights El reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson Heights El compares
Richardson Heights El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 34.9%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Richardson Heights El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richardson Heights El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson Heights El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson Heights El
How many students attend Richardson Heights El?
Richardson Heights El has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Heights El?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Heights El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richardson Heights El?
49.8% of students at Richardson Heights El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson Heights El?
The largest demographic group at Richardson Heights El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Heights El?
Richardson Heights El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richardson Heights El rank among schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Heights El ranks #10 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Richardson Heights El, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.