Richmond Elementary School

2276 Se 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richmond Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 74%
  • : 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richmond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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School Overview

Richmond Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Richmond Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
74%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
75%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
45%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
39%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Richmond Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Richmond Elementary School often compared to?
Richmond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
551 students attend Richmond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Richmond Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richmond Elementary School offer ?
Richmond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Richmond Elementary School part of?
Richmond Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 74%
  • : 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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