Richard Elementary School

1616 Charlene Highway
Church Point, LA 70525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Richard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Richard Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
482 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Richard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#200 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
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41%
29%
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58%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
5%
42%
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White
88%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Richard Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branch Elementary School, Mire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Richard Elementary School?
482 students attend Richard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Richard Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Elementary School?
Richard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Elementary School offer ?
Richard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Richard Elementary School part of?
Richard Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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