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Yale Elementary

Q: Is Yale Elementary a good school?

Yale Elementary ranks 1313 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1313^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Yale Elementary in Richardson, TX, is a mid-sized school serving 429 students in grades PK-6 within the Richardson Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out as a strong, well-resourced option for families, particularly those with gifted or special education students.

Yale consistently outperforms many nearby schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for six of the last seven years. It ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide, which is significantly higher than neighbors like Mark Twain Elementary (48th percentile) and Northrich Elementary (24th percentile). The school’s standout feature is its exceptional support for Gifted and Talented students, who ranked in the 99th percentile in the most recent year—a perfect 5-star rating that places Yale among the best in the state for this group. Special Education students also perform well, ranking in the 77th percentile. This success is supported by a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1 and higher-than-average spending of $11,535 per student, creating a well-resourced learning environment.

However, Yale’s overall strong performance masks significant disparities. While it excels with some groups, it struggles dramatically with English Language Learners (ELL), whose ranking collapsed from the 82nd percentile to the 9th percentile in the most recent year—a major red flag for families with ELL students. Asian students also rank low, at the 21st percentile. This creates a "tale of two schools" where outcomes vary sharply by subgroup. Compared to the nearby academic powerhouse Prairie Creek Elementary (99th percentile), Yale serves a more diverse socioeconomic population, with 31% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch versus Prairie Creek’s 7.24%. For parents, Yale offers a solid foundation for most students, but it’s crucial to investigate how the school supports specific needs, especially for English learners.

429

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,971

Per pupil spending ?

31%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1900 E Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081-2103

(469) 593-8300

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Yale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Apollo J H
High:	Berkner High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.7%

Hispanic:

26.3%

African American:

11.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (56% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Above the Texas median (72nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg53%

Texas avg49%

1,313^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 36Elementary Schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

356^th of 951Richardson Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.8	1313 of 4627	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	73.2	993 of 4651	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	73.6	1002 of 4710	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	64.3	1407 of 4647	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.7	1280 of 4581	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	64.7	1349 of 4578	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	68.5	1129 of 4479	74.8%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	708 of 4359	83.8%	★★★★☆
2017	79.7	713 of 4329	83.5%	★★★★☆
2016	78.0	847 of 4286	80.2%	★★★★☆
2015	77.8	863 of 4320	80.0%	★★★★☆
2014	79.6	745 of 4260	82.5%	★★★★☆
2013	82.9	522 of 4221	87.6%	★★★★☆
2012	80.0	657 of 4206	84.4%	★★★★☆
2011	81.6	392 of 4095	90.4%	★★★★★
2010	87.2	33 of 3937	99.2%	★★★★★
2009	85.8	173 of 3884	95.5%	★★★★★
2008	86.2	157 of 3768	95.8%	★★★★★
2007	85.6	111 of 3724	97.0%	★★★★★
2006	85.8	140 of 3476	96.0%	★★★★★
2005	86.0	163 of 3475	95.3%	★★★★★
2004	83.9	214 of 3465	93.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.7	1636 of 2406	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.7	674 of 1905	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.7	546 of 2443	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	38.8	1507 of 2443	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.7	1895 of 2421	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.7	1517 of 2444	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.5	1493 of 2515	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.5	957 of 2483	61.5%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.3	794 of 999	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	39.3	586 of 814	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.5	872 of 1045	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.7	700 of 1015	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.1	761 of 967	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.8	677 of 1009	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	80.2	104 of 1005	89.7%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	43.2	2585 of 4461	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.3	3103 of 4331	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.2	3183 of 4295	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.1	2365 of 4240	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	20.4	1489 of 1643	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	73.7	523 of 2918	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	60.3	1154 of 3668	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.0	2199 of 3556	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.2	2654 of 3487	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.6	3123 of 3446	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	41.2	2047 of 3333	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.7	1996 of 3226	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	1487 of 4575	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.0	918 of 3744	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	72.2	991 of 4658	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	1374 of 4588	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	65.4	1292 of 4561	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	63.1	1350 of 4499	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	70.1	1016 of 4348	76.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	745 of 4306	82.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	24 of 3075	99.2%	★★★★★
2025	73.5	463 of 2619	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	615 of 2980	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	499 of 2958	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	70.7	913 of 3006	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.2	652 of 3184	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.9	479 of 3106	84.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.4	1791 of 4413	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.0	1090 of 3644	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	1032 of 4465	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	48.9	2118 of 4401	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.9	2883 of 4376	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.5	1665 of 4329	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.8	1679 of 4188	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	2112 of 4168	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	2213 of 4520	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.5	1061 of 3705	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.1	1081 of 4594	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.5	1050 of 4521	76.8%	★★★★☆
2022	52.7	1979 of 4477	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.2	1331 of 4451	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	44.5	2458 of 4309	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.9	1157 of 4264	72.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.3	1289 of 4582	71.9%	★★★★☆
2025	76.9	690 of 3739	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	72.9	993 of 4647	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	61.7	1485 of 4585	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.3	1270 of 4563	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	63.6	1315 of 4498	70.8%	★★★★☆
2019	63.6	1294 of 4357	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	749 of 4319	82.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.0	500 of 1106	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.8	755 of 1099	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.6	919 of 1112	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.7	630 of 1046	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.3	1004 of 4301	76.7%	★★★★☆
2025	75.8	470 of 3549	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	55.8	1528 of 4292	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	994 of 4086	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	50.3	1553 of 3952	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.1	557 of 3799	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	69.9	577 of 3684	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	82.2	246 of 3558	93.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	1109 of 3006	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.0	583 of 2612	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	67.7	862 of 3108	72.3%	★★★★☆
2023	64.5	1032 of 3106	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.8	651 of 3082	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	58.2	1169 of 3082	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.3	958 of 3142	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.9	470 of 3127	85.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)99th percentile+28 vs school

Special Education (2026)77th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)67th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)63rd percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)59th percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)55th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)51st percentile-21 vs school

At Risk (2022)42nd percentile-30 vs school

African American (2026)32nd percentile-40 vs school

Asian (2026)21st percentile-51 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)9th percentile-62 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading60%+6 vs state

Mathematics52%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Yale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1900 E Collins Blvd	Richardson	75081	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-8300	429	37	11.7	31.0%	196 (45.7%)	49 (11.4%)	113 (26.3%)	45 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.6%)	65.8	1313^th of 4627 public elementary schools	71.6%		73.2	993^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	78.6%	320						47.9	61.9	75.0	55.0	38.8	58.1	63.5	45.0	$12,971
Big Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3301 W Campbell Rd	Garland	75044	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-8100	403	35	11.5	42.2%	145 (36.0%)	75 (18.6%)	110 (27.3%)	47 (11.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	60.5	1595^th of 4627 public elementary schools	65.5%		63.4	1416^th of 4651 public elementary schools	69.6%	179						44.9	74.0	59.2	60.3	31.3	62.0	43.1	52.5	$14,024
Dartmouth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	417 Dartmouth Ln	Richardson	75081	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-8400	425	31	13.6	48.7%	150 (35.3%)	88 (20.7%)	81 (19.1%)	86 (20.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	64.5	1381^st of 4627 public elementary schools	70.2%		56.5	1752^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	62.3%	371						55.4	34.1	70.6	66.1	59.1	43.2	51.9	50.8	$12,522
Hickman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3114 Pinewood Dr	Garland	75044	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 675-3150	484	29	16.6	80.6%	41 (8.5%)	105 (21.7%)	118 (24.4%)	194 (40.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.0%)	79.5	775^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.3%		60.5	1554^th of 4651 public elementary schools	66.6%	779						68.7	64.7	65.6		58.2	61.8	62.5		$10,592
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 Larkspur Dr	Richardson	75081	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-4800	531	36	14.8	89.1%	40 (7.5%)	52 (9.8%)	417 (78.5%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	44.6	2408^th of 4627 public elementary schools	48.0%		34.8	3141^st of 4651 public elementary schools	32.5%	733	44.4	9.1	57.1	11.1	20.0	33.3	44.3	69.4	45.3	28.8	45.3	65.8	49.1	$11,612
Iltexas Garland Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	3301 N Shiloh Rd	Garland	75044	Dallas County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 414-8000	941	60	15.7	72.8%	72 (7.7%)	154 (16.4%)	589 (62.6%)	85 (9.0%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (3.7%)	39	2825^th of 4627 public elementary schools	38.9%		33.8	3201^st of 4651 public elementary schools	31.2%	376		40.0		0.0		42.3	54.0	51.0		35.9	39.3	40.7		$9,154
Prairie Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2120 E Prairie Creek Dr	Richardson	75080	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-6300	304	25	11.9	7.2%	219 (72.0%)	13 (4.3%)	32 (10.5%)	24 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	98.5	37^th of 4627 public elementary schools	99.2%		96.9	106^th of 4651 public elementary schools	97.7%	69						79.0	86.5	92.3	90.2	84.2	86.5	97.3	95.1	$12,545
Jess Harben Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 S Glenville Dr	Richardson	75081	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-8800	394	31	12.8	65.0%	93 (23.6%)	112 (28.4%)	98 (24.9%)	58 (14.7%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.1%)	73	1016^th of 4627 public elementary schools	78.0%		54.8	1859^th of 4651 public elementary schools	60.0%	843						58.1	43.2	73.3	60.4	60.5	56.8	60.0	70.8	$14,775
Richardson Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 N Dorothy Ave	Richardson	75081	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-8700	492	37	13.2	76.8%	98 (19.9%)	164 (33.3%)	116 (23.6%)	75 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.5%)	72.1	1046^th of 4627 public elementary schools	77.4%		68.2	1207^th of 4651 public elementary schools	74.0%	161						55.0	64.9	48.3	57.1	58.3	68.4	63.3	61.8	$10,094
Spring Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1510 Spring Creek Dr	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 675-3060	673	40	16.8	71.5%	115 (17.1%)	108 (16.0%)	277 (41.2%)	138 (20.5%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.3%)	58.8	1661^st of 4627 public elementary schools	64.1%		61.4	1512^th of 4651 public elementary schools	67.5%	149	52.9	42.9	38.5		25.0	52.5	50.0	63.2		45.7	55.5	50.0		$8,302

Frequently Asked Questions about Yale Elementary

What schools do graduates of Yale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Yale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Apollo J H
High : Berkner High School

What is the racial makeup of Yale Elementary?

Students at Yale Elementary are 46% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Is Yale Elementary a good school?

Yale Elementary ranks 1313^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Yale Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Yale Elementary.

What district is Yale Elementary in?

Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

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