Public elementary schoolGrades EE–6Richardson ISD

Jess Harben Elementary

600 S Glenville Dr, Richardson, TX 75081 · (469) 593-8800

B
88 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (84).
394students
12.9students per teacher
95.8%attendance
12thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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BBBCAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Jess Harben 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 · 88

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 92

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

Closing the gapsC · 79

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Jess Harben 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 level74%
Meets grade level52%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level27%

Students and teachers

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

394students in 2024–25Up 5% from 377 the year before
12.9students per teacher31 full-time teachers
22.7average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
7.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,901average teacher base pay
65%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
29.4%English learners
6.9%in gifted & talented
8.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 28.4%Hispanic 24.9%White 23.6%Asian 14.7%Two or More Races 7.1%

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 Jess Harben Elementary.

Under constructionRichardson Square revamp (Aeon)Late 2026 · 0.5 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BMark Twain ElementaryRichardson ISD · 81 · 0.6 mi BLittle Rams and Little Wildcats Cla at SpringridgeRichardson ISD · 85 · 0.9 mi BO Henry ElementaryRichardson ISD · 85 · 1.1 mi CForestridge ElementaryRichardson ISD · 78 · 1.2 mi AMath/Science/Tech MagnetRichardson ISD · 92 · 1.3 mi ARichardson Terrace ElementaryRichardson ISD · 91 · 1.3 mi PSt. Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.2 mi PI A N T Quranic AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.5 mi PAutism Treatment Center Day School ProgramPrivate · 2–12 · 2.3 mi
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Questions about Jess Harben Elementary

What is Jess Harben Elementary’s TEA rating?

Jess Harben Elementary earned a B (88 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (84) in 2025.

What grades does Jess Harben Elementary serve?

Grades EE–6. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 600 S Glenville Dr in Richardson.

How many students go to Jess Harben Elementary?

394 students in 2024–25, up 5% from 377 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Jess Harben Elementary 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 Jess Harben 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.