Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
When we compared Yale Elementary School, which is a part of RICHARDSON ISD, with Northwood Hills Elementary School, which is a part of RICHARDSON ISD, we noted a huge gap in ratings.
Yale Elementary School has a regular student population of 426 with a 11.7 students/teacher ratio while Northwood Hills Elementary School has 563 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 students/teacher ratio.
Yale Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 89 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Northwood Hills Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 64 in student achievement, 60 in school progress, 54 in closing performance gaps and 61 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 89 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 91 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Yale Elementary School's two out of seven distinctions are in with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Northwood Hills Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Yale Elementary School. They make up for 45.77% of student population, followed by Hispanics (26.29%), African Americans (11.27%), Asians (10.56%), Two or More Races (5.63%) and Native Americans (0.23%).
At Northwood Hills Elementary School, Hispanics make up 70.16% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (12.79%), African Americans (12.08%), Two or More Races (3.55%), Asians (1.07%) and Native Americans (0.36%).
Based on household incomes, the Yale Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 30.75% compared to 65.01% at Northwood Hills Elementary School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Yale Elementary School has 53 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 12.44% of student population. Northwood Hills Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 272 or about 48.31% of student population.
Yale Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 12.44%, gifted and talented students, 11.50%, while 23.94% are in the special education program. Northwood Hills Elementary School bilingual students comprise 49.02%, gifted and talented students, 4.97%, and 20.96% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 11.27% | 48 |
| Hispanic | 26.29% | 112 |
| White | 45.77% | 195 |
| Asian | 10.56% | 45 |
| Native American | 0.23% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.63% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 426 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 30.75% | 131 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.44% | 53 |
| Total Students | 100% | 426 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.08% | 68 |
| Hispanic | 70.16% | 395 |
| White | 12.79% | 72 |
| Asian | 1.07% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.36% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 563 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 65.01% | 366 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 48.31% | 272 |
| Total Students | 100% | 563 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 12.44% | 53 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.50% | 49 |
| Special Education | 23.94% | 102 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.75% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 426 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 49.02% | 276 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.97% | 28 |
| Special Education | 20.96% | 118 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.63% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 563 |
36 teachers employed at Yale Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 9.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.4 years. The 37 teachers at Northwood Hills Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 10.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Yale Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Northwood Hills Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Yale Elementary School there are 34 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Northwood Hills Elementary School there are 33 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by two teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.30% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.89% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 23.56% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 9.04% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 42.74% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.74% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.22% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 25.86% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.33% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.39% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.21% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 93.42% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 6.58% | 2 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.65% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 11.35% | 4 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
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