- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richardson, TX
Richland El
Federal NCES profile for Richland El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004157
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland El ranks #13 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Richland El shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 483702004157 · Richardson, TX Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 14:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Richland El shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richland 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 643
Richland El
643 students
What this shows Richland El reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland El compares
Richland El is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Asian 17.7%
White 14.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Richland 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 Richland El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland El
How many students attend Richland El?
Richland El has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland El?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Richland El?
69.9% of students at Richland El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland El?
The largest demographic group at Richland El is African American at 45.4% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland El?
Richland El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Richland El rank among schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland El ranks #13 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 Richland 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.