Public elementary schoolGrades EE–6Richardson ISD

Richardson Terrace Elementary

300 N Dorothy Ave, Richardson, TX 75081 · (469) 593-8700

A
91 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (B 89).
492students
13.3students per teacher
95.1%attendance
8thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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ABCBDDARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Richardson Terrace Elementary has earned an A in 1 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 · 90

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 gapsB · 88

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Richardson Terrace 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 level83%
Meets grade level58%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level31%

Students and teachers

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

492students in 2024–25Down 6% from 526 the year before
13.3students per teacher37 full-time teachers
22.2average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
6.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,848average teacher base pay
76.8%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
37.4%English learners
8.5%in gifted & talented
13.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 33.3%Hispanic 23.6%White 19.9%Asian 15.2%Two or More Races 7.5%

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 Richardson Terrace Elementary.

Opening soonRenovated Richardson main libraryFall 2026 · 0.9 mi away Under constructionNew Richardson City HallEarly 2027 · 0.9 mi away ProposedArapaho Center Station redevelopmentPhase 1 2027–2028 · 1.1 mi away Under constructionRichardson Square revamp (Aeon)Late 2026 · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AMath/Science/Tech MagnetRichardson ISD · 92 · 0.6 mi BMark Twain ElementaryRichardson ISD · 81 · 1.1 mi CRichardson Heights ElementaryRichardson ISD · 79 · 1.3 mi BJess Harben ElementaryRichardson ISD · 88 · 1.3 mi DRichland ElementaryRichardson ISD · 66 · 1.4 mi DNorthrich ElementaryRichardson ISD · 61 · 1.4 mi PI A N T Quranic AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.0 mi PSt. Paul Catholic Classical SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.5 mi PCare Child Development CenterPrivate · K · 2.2 mi
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Questions about Richardson Terrace Elementary

What is Richardson Terrace Elementary’s TEA rating?

Richardson Terrace Elementary earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (89) in 2025.

What grades does Richardson Terrace Elementary serve?

Grades EE–6. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 300 N Dorothy Ave in Richardson.

How many students go to Richardson Terrace Elementary?

492 students in 2024–25, down 6% from 526 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Richardson Terrace Elementary compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 8th of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Richardson Terrace 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.