White Rock Elementary is surrounded by lovely homes and lush trees in the Lake Highlands area of the White Rock Lake neighborhood.
Established in 1961 with only 14 classrooms and 367 students, it now serves over 900 pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade students in modern, updated facilities with many amenities.
Consistently recognized by the Texas Education Agency as an Exemplary School since 2009, the school ranks well above average in test scores. In addition to high academic standards, various programs and services are offered to meet all students' needs. These include counseling, orchestra, band, choir, technology and media integration. Other extracurricular activities range from the chess club to the BotBall club, a hands-on coding program used with robotics for fourth and fifth grade students.
Soccer fields surround the school, two modern playground areas with brightly colored sails for shade, an outdoor basketball court, beautiful trees and natural gardens. The entire community also enjoys these amenities after school hours.
Sammy the Seahawk, the fearless golden mascot, proudly leads these children into their bright futures.
White Rock Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
9229 Chiswell Rd,
Dallas, TX
Richardson Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Sandra L Walker
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.8%
GreatSchools Rating
10
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
322:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
64.9%
Hispanic
15%
Black
14%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/17/2019
We've had a great experience with WRE so far. They have great teachers, great facilities (tons of natural light, which is important to me for a positive learning environment). We always feel very welcome (and we have a more diverse family).
GreatSchools Reviews
6/29/2024
Great school with engaged teachers and staff.
11/3/2023
WRE is an aesthetically pleasing school that continues to squeak by on it’s past excellent reputation. Dig deeper you will find average (at best) academics, teachers that openly cater to students of the Principals favorite parents, problematic administrative leadership, and the most attention seekin...
4/25/2023
AMAAAAAAAAAAAAZIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG SCHOOL!!!!!!! They made learning so super fun. It was so sad when I had to graduate great school
8/11/2021
We love WRE. I wish it were more diverse and smaller, but these are the only drawbacks of the school to me. The principal is amazing and really cares about the school and the children there. They have quality teachers, there is a lot of parent involvement, and I love that I can walk with my kids to...
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List Price Range
$76K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
250
Average Home Value
$578,270
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
65%
Average Household Income
$95,158
% of College Grads
39.9%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,430 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
70.5%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 2nd to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Watson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Samuell-Garland Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
White Rock Lake Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Dog Park
B. B. Owen Park
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Hollabaugh Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Lake Highlands North Park
- Grills
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Watercrest Park
- Lake
- Trails
- Parking Lot
McCree Park and Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Lake Highlands Park
- Football
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
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White Rock Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Dallas, TX and is served by the Richardson Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 908 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. White Rock Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $578,270. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Highlands High School, Emmett J Conrad High School, Dallas Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near White Rock Elementary School.