Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Royse City ISD

Harry Herndon Elementary

300 N Blackland Rd, Royse City, TX 75189 · (469) 721-8101

C
74 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 5 points from 2025Up from a D (69) in 2025.
547students
14.9students per teacher
95.5%attendance
6thof 9 Royse City ISD elementary schools
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ACCADCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Harry Herndon Elementary has earned an A in 1 of its 5 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 · 73

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 · 75

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Harry Herndon Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Royse City ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level67%
Meets grade level39%
Royse City ISD elementary schools: 47%
Masters grade level13%

Students and teachers

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

547students in 2024–25Up 4% from 525 the year before
14.9students per teacher37 full-time teachers
19.1average class sizeRoyse City ISD elementary schools: 19.8
4.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$59,353average teacher base pay
47.7%from low-income familiesRoyse City ISD elementary schools: 45.3%
28%English learners
7.7%in gifted & talented
9.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 47.2%White 34.6%African American 11.7%Two or More Races 4.2%Asian 1.5%

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 Royse City ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Harry Herndon Elementary.

Under constructionWorthy Fate High School (RCISD)Opens Aug 2027 · 2.0 mi away ApprovedFate YardsDate TBD · 0.7 mi away Under constructionKroger Marketplace FateOpens 2027 · 0.9 mi away ProposedRockwall County Outer Loop, Phase 1Date TBD · 2.0 mi away

Nearby schools

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

APioneer Technology (PTAA) FatePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 90 · 0.6 mi CLupe Garcia ElementaryRockwall ISD · 76 · 1.2 mi CMiss May Vernon ElementaryRoyse City ISD · 77 · 1.8 mi ABillie Stevenson ElementaryRockwall ISD · 91 · 1.8 mi DPioneer Technology (PTAA) Royse City ElementaryPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 68 · 2.2 mi CAnita Scott ElementaryRoyse City ISD · 71 · 2.3 mi PVandermontPrivate · K–12 · 2.2 mi
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Questions about Harry Herndon Elementary

What is Harry Herndon Elementary’s TEA rating?

Harry Herndon 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 (69) in 2025.

What grades does Harry Herndon Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Royse City ISD, at 300 N Blackland Rd in Royse City.

How many students go to Harry Herndon Elementary?

547 students in 2024–25, up 4% from 525 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Harry Herndon Elementary compare with other Royse City ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 6th of 9 Royse City ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Harry Herndon Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Royse City 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.