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RICHARDSON ISD

Texas · Public School District
55
Schools
37,260
Students
$16,946
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
57.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.1%
Graduation Rate
+3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RICHARDSON ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 37,260 students across 55 schools. It includes 40 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,946 is above average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (55)
Elementary Schools40 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AIKIN ELPK–06474
ARAPAHO CLASSICAL MAGNETKG–06546
AUDELIA CREEK ELPK–06553
BIG SPRINGS ELPK–06390
BOWIE ELPK–06650
BRENTFIELD ELKG–06771
CANYON CREEK ELPK–06283
CAROLYN G BUKHAIR ELPK–06629
DARTMOUTH ELPK–06372
DOVER ELPK–06518
FOREST LANE ACADEMYPK–06570
FORESTRIDGE ELPK–06561
GREENWOOD HILLS ELKG–06398
HAMILTON PARK PACESETTER MAGNETPK–06675
JESS HARBEN ELPK–06381
LAKE HIGHLANDS ELPK–06727
MARK TWAIN ELPK–06473
MATH/SCIENCE/TECH MAGNETKG–06601
MERRIMAN PARK ELPK–06518
MOHAWK ELPK–06490
MOSS HAVEN ELPK–06521
NORTHLAKE ELPK–06574
NORTHRICH ELPK–06373
NORTHWOOD HILLS ELKG–06385
O HENRY ELPK–06471
PRAIRIE CREEK ELPK–06300
PRESTONWOOD ELPK–06446
RICHARDSON HEIGHTS ELPK–06450
RICHARDSON TERRACE ELPK–06502
RICHLAND ELPK–06644
RISD ACADKG–06719
SKYVIEW ELPK–06735
SPRING CREEK ELPK–06414
SPRING VALLEY ELPK–06396
SPRINGRIDGE ELKG–06308
STULTS ROAD ELPK–06569
THURGOOD MARSHALL ELPK–06514
WALLACE ELPK–06586
WHITE ROCK ELPK–06957
YALE ELPK–06412
Middle Schools8 schools
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BERKNER H S09–122,290
LAKE HIGHLANDS H S09–122,896
PEARCE H S09–122,443
RICHARDSON H S09–122,773
Other Schools3 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,946+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
70%
State
15.3%
Local (property tax)
69.7%
Federal
15.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
55
Schools
37,260
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.1%
Opportunity Score45/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.1% graduation rate — 3.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,946 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 55 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RICHARDSON ISD?
RICHARDSON ISD has 55 public schools, serving a total of 37,260 students.
What is the graduation rate for RICHARDSON ISD?
The graduation rate is 90.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RICHARDSON ISD spend per student?
RICHARDSON ISD spends $16,946 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RICHARDSON ISD?
57% of students in RICHARDSON ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RICHARDSON ISD?
No, RICHARDSON ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RICHARDSON ISD serve?
RICHARDSON ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RICHARDSON ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in RICHARDSON ISD is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.