Public elementary schoolGrades K–6Richardson ISDMagnet

Arapaho Classical Magnet

1300 Cypress Dr, Richardson, TX 75080 · (469) 593-6400

B
88 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Down from an A (92) in 2025.
615students
14.9students per teacher
96.8%attendance
12thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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AAADCBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Arapaho Classical Magnet has earned an A in 4 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 93

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 84

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 77

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Arapaho Classical Magnet tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level92%
Meets grade level77%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level51%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

615students in 2024–25Up 7% from 576 the year before
14.9students per teacher41 full-time teachers
23.9average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
10.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,786average teacher base pay
18.7%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
8.9%English learners
12.5%in gifted & talented
2.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 57.9%Hispanic 21.3%African American 8.5%Two or More Races 6.7%Asian 5.2%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Richardson ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Arapaho Classical Magnet.

ProposedArapaho Center Station redevelopmentPhase 1 2027–2028 · 1.4 mi away Opening soonRenovated Richardson main libraryFall 2026 · 1.5 mi away Under constructionNew Richardson City HallEarly 2027 · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AMohawk ElementaryRichardson ISD · 92 · 0.7 mi ASpring Creek ElementaryRichardson ISD · 91 · 0.8 mi ABowie ElementaryRichardson ISD · 90 · 1.0 mi DDover ElementaryRichardson ISD · 65 · 1.2 mi CRichardson Heights ElementaryRichardson ISD · 79 · 1.3 mi BPioneer Technology and Arts Academy North DallasPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 86 · 1.3 mi PChase's PlacePrivate · Ungraded · 0.3 mi PBridge Builder AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 1.1 mi PPrimrose School of RichardsonPrivate · PK–K · 1.3 mi
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Questions about Arapaho Classical Magnet

What is Arapaho Classical Magnet’s TEA rating?

Arapaho Classical Magnet earned a B (88 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Arapaho Classical Magnet serve?

Grades K–6. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 1300 Cypress Dr in Richardson.

How many students go to Arapaho Classical Magnet?

615 students in 2024–25, up 7% from 576 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Arapaho Classical Magnet compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 12th of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Arapaho Classical Magnet?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.