Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sharon A Richardson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School's student population of 141 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon A Richardson Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3270 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
65%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon A Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School is ranked #3270 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sharon A Richardson Elementary School?
141 students attend Sharon A Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sharon A Richardson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharon A Richardson Elementary School?
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharon A Richardson Elementary School offer ?
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sharon A Richardson Elementary School part of?
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School is part of Union Hill Independent School District.
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