Richardson Terrace Elementary School

Richardson Terrace Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
300 N Dorothy Dr,  Richardson, TX
Richardson Independent School District
4.4
502 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Richardson Terrace Elementary School is a Richardson Independent School District public school. The school serves prekindergarten through sixth grade students. The campus is located across from Terrace Park off of Dorothy Drive in Richardson. Teachers and support staff are dedicated to developing partnerships with students and their parents. They believe the sense of community and support between school and home strengthens students' achievements and successes. At Richardson Terrace Elementary, students learn core subjects daily. Core subjects include language arts and mathematics. They also learn science and social studies. All classes have a curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards. In addition to core classes, students take fine arts classes throughout the week. Students take an art class and two music classes every week. To align with the district’s participation in the Coordinated School Health initiative, students also participate in health and physical education classes. The aim of these classes is to teach students how to live an active, healthy lifestyle. Richardson Terrace Elementary is home of the Terrace Tigers. The school colors are green and white. Parents are encouraged to join the school’s Parent Teacher Association and volunteer on campus to support the teachers and students.

School Details

Head of School
Michelle Zupa
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
528:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Black
34.9%
Hispanic
24.3%
White
21.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.1%
Two or more races
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#101 Most Diverse Public ES in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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4.4 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/8/2022
The School does not take bullying seriously. Tried to see the principal in person. And she refused. Problem still unresolved.
5.0 parent
12/3/2019
Fantastic, teachers are very caring. All different types of students do well.
5.0 parent
8/6/2018
This school is fantastic! The communicate with the parents well, and I always feel informed. But the best part is that our child loves going.
5.0 parent
11/9/2017
My son with ADHD has been going to this school for 3 years now and we love it!! They support his needs and growth and are very communicative of his progress.

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