Richey Elementary School

105 East Highland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in DE
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Richey Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Richey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richey Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#97 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
26%
19%
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Black
19%
30%
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White
48%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DE.
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Richey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richey Elementary School's ranking?
Richey Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Richey Elementary School?
371 students attend Richey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Richey Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richey Elementary School?
Richey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richey Elementary School offer ?
Richey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richey Elementary School part of?
Richey Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.

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Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
May 03, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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