Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Greenwood Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Greenwood Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#5634 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwood Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Hills Elementary School is ranked #5634 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Hills Elementary School?
416 students attend Greenwood Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Greenwood Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Hills Elementary School?
Greenwood Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood Hills Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Greenwood Hills Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Hills Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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