Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Richland Center Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1% in WI)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richland Center Primary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Motto
Centered On Students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richland Center Primary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
76%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richland Center Primary School often compared to?
Richland Center Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ithaca Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Richland Center Primary School?
301 students attend Richland Center Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Richland Center Primary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland Center Primary School?
Richland Center Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland Center Primary School offer ?
Richland Center Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland Center Primary School part of?
Richland Center Primary School is part of Richland School District.
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