Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Richardson ISD

Lake Highlands Elementary

9501 Ferndale Rd, Dallas, TX 75238 · (469) 593-2100

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92 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 92).
694students
14.2students per teacher
95.9%attendance
5thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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CACCBBARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Lake Highlands Elementary has earned an A in 2 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 progressA · 94

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

Closing the gapsB · 88

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Lake Highlands 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 level86%
Meets grade level69%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level45%

Students and teachers

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

694students in 2024–25Down 10% from 768 the year before
14.2students per teacher49 full-time teachers
21.3average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,994average teacher base pay
25.2%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
23.2%English learners
9.4%in gifted & talented
6.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 61.1%Hispanic 32%African American 3%Two or More Races 2.7%Asian 0.9%

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Nearby schools

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

CWallace ElementaryRichardson ISD · 74 · 0.5 mi AWhite Rock ElementaryRichardson ISD · 93 · 0.9 mi CNorthlake ElementaryRichardson ISD · 73 · 0.9 mi CPersonalized Learning Academy at Highland MeadowsDallas ISD · 75 · 1.3 mi BMerriman Park ElementaryRichardson ISD · 87 · 1.8 mi BVictor H Hexter ElementaryDallas ISD · 89 · 1.8 mi PSt. Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.1 mi PSt. James Episcopal School of DallasPrivate · PK–K · 0.6 mi PCalvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.8 mi
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Questions about Lake Highlands Elementary

What is Lake Highlands Elementary’s TEA rating?

Lake Highlands Elementary earned an A (92 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 Lake Highlands Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 9501 Ferndale Rd in Dallas.

How many students go to Lake Highlands Elementary?

694 students in 2024–25, down 10% from 768 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Lake Highlands Elementary compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Lake Highlands 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.