Richmond Elementary School District

700-585 Richmond Rd. East
Susanville, CA 96130-5026
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Richmond Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 192 students in Richmond Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Richmond Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,332 Schools
# Students
192 Students
5,789,988 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
267,565 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Richmond Elementary School District, which is ranked #290 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#285 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
42%
34%
65-69%
47%
50-59%
29%
(2022-23)
9.4%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
14%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
79%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,101. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,750 is less than the state median of $18,513. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,010
$20,101
Spending / Student
$9,750
$18,513

Best Richmond Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700-585 Richmond Rd. East
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Richmond Elementary School District?
Richmond Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 192 students.
What is the rank of Richmond Elementary School District?
Richmond Elementary School District is ranked #290 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond Elementary School District?
79% of Richmond Elementary School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond Elementary School District?
Richmond Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Richmond Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,750 is less than the state median of $18,513. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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