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Harry Herndon El

300 N BLACKLAND RD, ROYSE CITY, TX 75189

Ranked 1974 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Royse City
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Harry Herndon El

300 N BLACKLAND RD, ROYSE CITY, TX 75189

Ranked 1974 of 5501 in Texas

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About Harry Herndon El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 58% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
530
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 37.36%
Asian 1.51%
Hispanic 46.79%
Black 10%
Two+ Races 3.21%
Native Am. 1.13%
White
37.36%
Asian
1.51%
Hispanic
46.79%
Black
10%
Two+ Races
3.21%
Native Am.
1.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 530
46.23%
245 Female
53.77%
285 Male

Student Population

530 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

530 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Harry Herndon El Contact Information

Address

300 N BLACKLAND RD, ROYSE CITY, TX 75189

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Phone

(469) 721-8101

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TOP 1974 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Harry Herndon El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A student from Harry Herndon Elementary was recently recognized as a Rotary Club Student of the Month, with principal Jamila Thomas attending the ceremony alongside the student's family. The recognition reflects the school's ongoing focus on students who demonstrate the Rotary Club's core values of service, integrity, and leadership. Harry Herndon continues to build on its Herndon's Heroes identity through school-wide character programming and recognition events. RCISD recently received an A-Superior financial rating, the district's highest-ever score on the Texas school financial accountability system, reflecting strong budget management across all campuses including Herndon.

FAQ

Q1. What does "Herndon's Heroes" mean at Harry Herndon Elementary?

Ans. Harry Herndon Elementary students are called Herndon's Heroes, reflecting the values of the school's namesake, a military veteran known for his patriotism and service. The identity runs through recognition events and how staff engage with students every day.

Q2. Does Harry Herndon Elementary offer a GATE program?

Ans. Harry Herndon Elementary does offer a Gifted and Talented program through Royse City ISD. To learn about the referral process, contact the school at (469) 721-8101.

Q3. What after-school programs does Harry Herndon offer?

Ans. Harry Herndon Elementary participates in RCISD's extended learning programs. The front office at (469) 721-8101 can confirm what's available and how to enroll each semester.

Q4. What bilingual support does Harry Herndon Elementary provide?

Ans. Harry Herndon Elementary offers English Language Development support as part of the regular school program. Families of multilingual learners should contact the school directly to understand what ELD services are available at each grade level.

Q5. What school do Harry Herndon students attend after 5th grade?

Ans. Harry Herndon Elementary students continue to one of RCISD's middle schools, then on to Royse City High School. The district's 95% graduation rate reflects a well-supported academic path from elementary through graduation.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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