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#5161 of 8,552 schools in TX
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL
Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7203 BURTON RD, Dallas, TX 75217
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 27% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,987
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
6.2%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Hawthorne ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| San Jacinto ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Nova AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #182 of 235
- District spending per student
- $14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 499 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,161 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL
What grades does Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL serve?
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL?
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL rank in TX?
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL ranks #5,161 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL a charter school?
No, Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL a Title I school?
No, Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL?
94.6% of students at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (972) 892-8100
- Area population (ZIP 75217)
- 84,578
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75217; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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