Richards Elementary School
Tel:
(417)256-5239
- Richards Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Richards Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 409 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Richards Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Richards Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1202 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 98% | 72% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richards R-v School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Richards Elementary School is Ozark Horizon School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ozark Horizon School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ozark Horizon School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Plains Ozark Horizon School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 21 students
0.8 miles
1715 Wayhaven Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417)256-2880 0.8 K-12 21 - West Plains South Central Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
3.0 miles
407 West Thornburgh
West Plains, MO 65775
(417)256-6152 3.0 9-12 n/a - West Plains West Plains Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 543 students
3.0 miles
730 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417)256-6150 3.0 5-8 543 - West Plains Fairview Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 462 students
3.9 miles
4036 State Rte K
West Plains, MO 65775
(417)256-1063 3.9 PK-8 462 - West Plains Junction Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 232 students
4.5 miles
8004 County Rd 3010
West Plains, MO 65775
(417)256-4265 4.5 PK-8 232
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