Arapaho Classical Magnet vs Richardson Heights El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
Richardson Heights El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
501 students
| Measure | Arapaho Classical Magnet Richardson, Texas | Richardson Heights El Richardson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 4,686 | #1929 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5159 of 50,301 | #26055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 615 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 45% |
| city | Richardson | Richardson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arapaho Classical Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 48.7).
- •Arapaho Classical Magnet does better on math proficiency (71% vs 45%).
- •Arapaho Classical Magnet does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Arapaho Classical Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 49.9%).
- •Richardson Heights El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Arapaho Classical Magnet is the larger school with 615 students compared with 501.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arapaho Classical Magnet better than Richardson Heights El?
On the Success Index (US), Arapaho Classical Magnet ranks higher (79.6 vs 48.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arapaho Classical Magnet and Richardson Heights El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Richardson and Richardson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arapaho Classical Magnet: 615. Richardson Heights El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arapaho Classical Magnet and Richardson Heights El rank in Texas?
Arapaho Classical Magnet is 311th of 4,686 and Richardson Heights El is 1929th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).