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About Aikin Elementary
Richardson ISD After School at Aikin
Richardson ISD - Aikin Elementary provides the xPlore after-school program, designed to support students from dismissal until 6:00 PM. The program balances the academic AVID framework with recreational enrichment, allowing children to utilize campus facilities including the playground and cafeteria. This on-site care model offers a familiar environment for Aikin students to complete the school day with supervised activities and social engagement. The program is integrated into a Title 1 Equity campus known for its cultural diversity. While the after-school setting is less formal than the classroom, it maintains a focus on student determination and college readiness themes. Facilities include a playground with mature trees and dedicated enrichment centers where students receive daily snacks and participate in group play-based activities.
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Safety Record
In October 2022, a teacher's aide was caught on camera physically assaulting an 8-year-old student in the school cafeteria; the aide resigned, and the district was later criticized for failing to report the incident to the Texas Education Agency for nearly four months. In January 2026, a weapon was found in a child's backpack at a neighboring Richardson ISD elementary school, leading to a temporary lockdown and the implementation of daily metal detector wand checks for all 5th and 6th graders at Aikin and other campuses. No state licensing violations were found for the specific xPlore after-school permit (License #1497415) beyond the widely reported 2022 assault incident.
Parent Reputation
The school currently holds a C+ rating on Niche and a 2/10 rating on GreatSchools, with a state accountability rating that has fluctuated between 'C' and 'D' in recent years. Parent sentiment is generally positive regarding individual campus teachers and the 'melting pot' of cultural diversity, though some reviews express concern over the lack of district-level support for a high-needs student population. The school is recognized as a Title 1 'Equity Focus' campus with a significant number of students enrolled in bilingual and English language learning programs.
Staff Insights
While campus-level leadership is often praised by staff as caring and productive, district-level employee reviews indicate high levels of teacher burnout and turnover due to increasing workload demands. The October 2022 assault involving a special education aide prompted a district-wide re-training of administrators on reporting protocols for law enforcement and student abuse incidents. On average, teachers at Aikin have approximately 4 to 9 years of professional experience.
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