PRAIRIE CREEK EL

2120 E PRAIRIE CREEK DR
RICHARDSON, TX 75080

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Prairie Creek Elementary is a public school located in Richardson, Texas, serving students within the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). The school is known for being part of a highly regarded suburban district that emphasizes academic achievement, a diverse student body, and strong community engagement. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school benefits from the resources and support systems of the broader Richardson ISD, which is recognized for its commitment to innovative learning environments and extracurricular enrichment. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, Prairie Creek Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Located conveniently in the heart of Richardson, the school serves as a central hub for its local families, upholding the district's tradition of educational excellence and inclusive school culture.

300

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRAIRIE CREEK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	20
Black	10
Asian	24
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
229 (76.3 %)
Asian
24 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
20 (6.7 %)
Two or More
16 (5.3 %)
Black
10 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-6300
Website:	http://risd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 1

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PRAIRIE CREEK EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PRAIRIE CREEK EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	45.7%
Male	163	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)