Public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Richardson ISD

Northwood Hills Elementary

14532 Meandering Way, Dallas, TX 75240 · (469) 593-4300

C
74 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 13 points from 2025Up from a D (61) in 2025.
563students
14.8students per teacher
95.4%attendance
25thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Richardson ISD schools
AFDBCBCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Northwood Hills 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 achievementC · 70

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 74

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

Closing the gapsC · 73

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Northwood Hills 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 level63%
Meets grade level36%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

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

563students in 2024–25Up 54% from 365 the year before
14.8students per teacher38 full-time teachers
22.6average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
10.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$71,183average teacher base pay
65%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
48.3%English learners
5%in gifted & talented
13%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 70.2%White 12.8%African American 12.1%Two or More Races 3.6%Asian 1.1%

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 Northwood Hills Elementary.

ApprovedH-E-B at Hillcrest Rd & LBJ FreewayLikely 2028 · 1.8 mi away ProposedMavericks arena at Valley ViewDate TBD · 2.0 mi away

Nearby schools

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

ASpring Creek ElementaryRichardson ISD · 91 · 0.7 mi FRisd AcademyRichardson ISD · 59 · 1.0 mi DDover ElementaryRichardson ISD · 65 · 1.1 mi BPioneer Technology and Arts Academy North DallasPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 86 · 1.2 mi CCarolyn G Bukhair ElementaryRichardson ISD · 71 · 1.2 mi BArapaho Classical MagnetRichardson ISD · 88 · 1.3 mi PChase's PlacePrivate · Ungraded · 1.0 mi PCoram Deo AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.1 mi PHoly Trinity AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.2 mi
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Questions about Northwood Hills Elementary

What is Northwood Hills Elementary’s TEA rating?

Northwood Hills Elementary earned a C (74 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (61) in 2025.

What grades does Northwood Hills Elementary serve?

Grades PK–6. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 14532 Meandering Way in Dallas.

How many students go to Northwood Hills Elementary?

563 students in 2024–25, up 54% from 365 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Northwood Hills Elementary compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 25th of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Northwood Hills 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.