About RISD
ABOUT US
Every Child. Every Teacher. Every Leader. Every Day.
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Learn more about the Board of Trustees
Learn more about Tabitha Branum
View the District's Leadership Team
Learn about our North Star Goal and Beliefs
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Who we are
Demographics
Students
Fall 2025-2026 snapshot
Employees
Fall 2025-2026 snapshot
Schools
29 Title I Schools and 13 Bilingual Campuses
square miles
RISD covers 46 square miles in Dallas County
Our north star
North Star Goal & Beliefs
North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goal.
Our Beliefs
In creating a safe learning environment that empowers every student in RISD to take risks, be creative, find acceptance, and grow.
That education is an effective tool that can prepare every student in RISD for life after high school including teaching life skills.
That every student in RISD will have the capability and desire to learn and rise to the level of expectations for individual success.
Our History
Founded in 1854
Founded in 1854 to educate the children of local farmers, small business owners, and others who had settled near the railroad just outside of Dallas, Richardson schools have been a focal point of our community for more than 170 years. Although the world has changed dramatically since railroads were the newest form of transportation across our country, the importance of a strong educational system that provides children with skills to be productive citizens in our society is still a priority for our community.
The Richardson Independent School District has a long-standing reputation for educational excellence, and our district is continually recognized at both the state and national levels.