Richter El
Dayton, TX · Dayton ISD · Grades K-5
3,104th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▲ Improving
Richter El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Richter El 3,104th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — improving.
Richter El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 440 students tested
Richter El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 882 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.4% | 59.5% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 35.7% | 27.3% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| Black | 6.0% | 9.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 0.1% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Richter El
Typical home value $321K in zip 77535 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Richter El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Austin ElDayton ISD · 1.4 mi away2,389th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 2Kimmie M Brown ElDayton ISD · 2.3 mi away3,792nd of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 30% - 2Liberty ElLiberty ISD · 5.8 mi away3,630th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 26% - –San Jacinto ElLiberty ISD · 5.9 mi away
- 1Iltexas Bg Ramirez ElInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 10.7 mi away · charter4,181st of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 22% - 1Pine Burr ElCleveland ISD · 11.3 mi away4,351st of 4,406
ELA 17% · Math 21% - 3Falcon Ridge ElHuffman ISD · 11.3 mi away3,494th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 33% - 1Santa Fe ElCleveland ISD · 11.7 mi away4,151st of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Richter El in?
Richter El is part of the Dayton ISD district in Dayton, Texas.
Is Richter El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Richter El 3,104th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Richter El?
White 60%, Hispanic 27%, Black 10%, Two or more races 3% (882 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richter El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77535 is $321K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.