- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richardson, TX
Springridge El
Federal NCES profile for Springridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483702004161
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springridge El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Springridge El has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springridge El ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Springridge El shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 483702004161 · Richardson, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 11.4:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Springridge El shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Springridge 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 308
Springridge El
308 students
What this shows Springridge El reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springridge El compares
Springridge 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 Springridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springridge 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 elementary 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springridge El
How many students attend Springridge El?
Springridge El has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at Springridge El is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Springridge El?
61.4% of students at Springridge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springridge El?
Springridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Springridge El rank among elementary schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Springridge El ranks #1 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Springridge 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.