RICHARDSON EL

DIMMITT ISD
708 W STINSON ST
DIMMITT, TX 79027
524 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Richardson Elementary School, located at 708 W Stinson St in Dimmitt, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dimmitt Independent School District. As a primary school serving the local community, it focuses on the essential academic and social development of young learners, typically covering the early elementary grade levels. The school operates as a central hub for families in the Dimmitt area, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster literacy, numeracy, and foundational character development during these formative years.

Academically, Richardson Elementary works to align its curriculum with state standards while striving to address the unique needs of its student population. The school benefits from its position within a close-knit, rural community, often characterized by a strong sense of local engagement and a commitment to student success. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in preparing students for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.
524
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    479 (91.4 %)
  • White
    40 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DIMMITT ISD
Phone: (806)647-4131
Website: http://www.dimmittisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 400
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 70
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 66
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 88
Grade 5 78
Gender Ratio