Dear Elementary School

701 E Main
Richmond, MO 64085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dear Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : DEAR ELEM.'s attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Richmond, MO, covering approximately 196.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dear Elementary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dear Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

White
88%
67%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
12%
0.22

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dear Elementary School?
300 students attend Dear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dear Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dear Elementary School?
Dear Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dear Elementary School offer ?
Dear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dear Elementary School part of?
Dear Elementary School is part of Richmond R-XVI School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : DEAR ELEM.'s attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Richmond, MO, covering approximately 196.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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