School Overview
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet (HPPM), located in Dallas and part of the Richardson Independent School District, is a highly regarded public magnet school that serves students from Pre-K through 6th grade. The school is known for its "Pacesetter" philosophy, which focuses on providing an enriched, rigorous academic environment that encourages students to excel at their own individual speeds. By emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success in a supportive, culturally inclusive setting.

The school is particularly noted for its specialized magnet curriculum, which integrates advanced learning opportunities with a commitment to academic excellence. HPPM fosters a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. Because it is a magnet program within the RISD framework, it attracts families seeking a focused educational experience that balances core academic standards with innovative instructional methods, consistently striving to maintain a reputation for high achievement and student engagement.
659
Total Students
45.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAMILTON PARK PACESETTER MAGNET
Demographic Student Count
White68
Hispanic185
Black351
Asian24
Two or More24
American Indian7
  • Black
    351 (53.3%)
  • Hispanic
    185 (28.1%)
  • White
    68 (10.3%)
  • Asian
    24 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.1%)
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)593-3900
Website: http://schools.risd.org/HamiltonParkPacesetterMagnet
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 452
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 85
Kindergarten 64
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 67
Grade 4 82
Grade 5 103
Grade 6 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HAMILTON PARK PACESETTER MAGNET
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten85
Kindergarten64
Grade 171
Grade 286
Grade 367
Grade 482
Grade 5103
Grade 6101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HAMILTON PARK PACESETTER MAGNET
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32248.9%
Male33751.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)