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Richards Elementary School

3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
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5/
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Bottom 50%
Tel: (417) 256-5239
www.richardsschool.k12.mo.us
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Richards Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Richards Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Richards Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
364 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Richards Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Richards Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
93%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Richards R-V School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Richards Elementary School often compared to?

Richards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, West Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Richards Elementary School?

364 students attend Richards Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Richards Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Richards Elementary School?

Richards Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Richards Elementary School offer ?

Richards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Richards Elementary School part of?

Richards Elementary School is part of Richards R-V School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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