Richland Elementary School

200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Richland Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Richland Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
414 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
15%
4%
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Black
22%
47%
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White
52%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Richland Elementary School often compared to?
Richland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
414 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Rankin Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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