BIG SPRINGS EL

schools.risd.org/BigSpringsES

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Big Springs Elementary is a public school located in Garland, Texas, serving students as part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing comprehensive educational resources, including specialized programs and extracurricular activities designed to meet the varying needs of its elementary-aged learners.

As part of the Richardson ISD community, Big Springs Elementary benefits from the district's strong focus on instructional innovation and community involvement. The school prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure that students not only meet state academic standards but also develop the social and emotional skills necessary for future success. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

403

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIG SPRINGS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	110
Black	75
Asian	47
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
145 (36.0%)
Hispanic
110 (27.3%)
Black
75 (18.6%)
Asian
47 (11.7%)
Two or More
24 (6.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)593-8100
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/BigSpringsES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 33

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 42