Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Royse City ISD

Ruth Cherry Elementary

1450 Verandah Blvd, Royse City, TX 75189 · (972) 636-3301

C
76 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 8 points from 2025Up from a D (68) in 2025.
767students
15.3students per teacher
94.5%attendance
5thof 9 Royse City ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Royse City ISD schools
CFCCDCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Ruth Cherry 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 · 72

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 gapsB · 80

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Ruth Cherry 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 level68%
Meets grade level39%
Royse City ISD elementary schools: 47%
Masters grade level17%

Students and teachers

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

767students in 2024–25Down 9% from 843 the year before
15.3students per teacher50 full-time teachers
20.2average class sizeRoyse City ISD elementary schools: 19.8
2.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$59,909average teacher base pay
47.6%from low-income familiesRoyse City ISD elementary schools: 45.3%
14.2%English learners
5.7%in gifted & talented
13.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 37.8%Hispanic 33.2%African American 21.3%Two or More Races 5%Asian 2%

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 Ruth Cherry Elementary.

OpenHunt Regional ER, Royse CityOpened Jun 2026 · 0.8 mi away AnnouncedH-E-B Royse CityEarly 2028 (state filings target Jan 2028) · 1.0 mi away ProposedProposed AI data center near Royse CityMid-2027 target · 1.2 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CW R (Bill) Fort ElementaryRoyse City ISD · 78 · 1.5 mi FSara Moss ElementaryRoyse City ISD · 59 · 1.9 mi CGlenda Arnold Early Childhood Learning CenterRoyse City ISD · 78 · 2.3 mi CDavis ElementaryRoyse City ISD · 74 · 2.3 mi DPioneer Technology (PTAA) Royse City ElementaryPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 68 · 4.0 mi
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Questions about Ruth Cherry Elementary

What is Ruth Cherry Elementary’s TEA rating?

Ruth Cherry Elementary earned a C (76 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (68) in 2025.

What grades does Ruth Cherry Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Royse City ISD, at 1450 Verandah Blvd in Royse City.

How many students go to Ruth Cherry Elementary?

767 students in 2024–25, down 9% from 843 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Ruth Cherry Elementary compare with other Royse City ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 9 Royse City ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Ruth Cherry 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.