Public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Richardson ISD

Big Springs Elementary

3301 W Campbell Rd, Garland, TX 75044 · (469) 593-8100

B
84 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (81).
403students
11.5students per teacher
95.2%attendance
19thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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BACBCBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Big Springs Elementary has earned an A in 0 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 achievementB · 83

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 85

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

Closing the gapsB · 83

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level78%
Meets grade level57%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level30%

Students and teachers

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

403students in 2024–25About the same as the year before
11.5students per teacher35 full-time teachers
19.2average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
7.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,668average teacher base pay
42.2%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
15.1%English learners
7.4%in gifted & talented
8.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 36%Hispanic 27.3%African American 18.6%Asian 11.7%Two or More Races 6%

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 Big Springs Elementary.

AnnouncedDigital Realty DFW45 data centerState filing: build Jun 2026 to Jan 2029 · 1.6 mi away Under constructionPrime Data Centers Garland campusFirst building 2027 · 1.9 mi away Under constructionAT&T Lakeside campus expansionFirst wave late 2026; phases into 2027 · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BYale ElementaryRichardson ISD · 85 · 0.8 mi AHickman ElementaryGarland ISD · 93 · 1.2 mi CDartmouth ElementaryRichardson ISD · 79 · 1.5 mi BBASIS Richardson PrimaryBASIS Texas · 87 · 1.7 mi CILTexas Garland ElementaryInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) · 75 · 2.0 mi BSpring Creek ElementaryGarland ISD · 85 · 2.1 mi PCare Child Development CenterPrivate · K · 1.0 mi PPrimrose School of N. Richardson @ LookoutPrivate · PK–K · 1.4 mi PAlhameed Boys and Amatur Rahman Girls AcademiesPrivate · 5–8 · 1.7 mi
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Questions about Big Springs Elementary

What is Big Springs Elementary’s TEA rating?

Big Springs Elementary earned a B (84 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (81) in 2025.

What grades does Big Springs Elementary serve?

Grades PK–6. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 3301 W Campbell Rd in Garland.

How many students go to Big Springs Elementary?

403 students in 2024–25, about the same as the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

How does Big Springs Elementary compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 19th of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools. 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Big Springs Elementary?

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.