Richards Elementary School
Tel:
(603) 863-3710
Richards Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Richards Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Richards Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Richards Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
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Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 447 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Richards Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Richards Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #448 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 58% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
Black | n/a | 2% |
White | 97% | 86% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.27 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 22% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Newport School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Richards Elementary School is Newport Middle High School (high) (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Newport Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newport Newport Middle High School (high) Grades: 9-12 | 350 students
0.8 miles
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414 0.8 9-12 350 - Newport Newport Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 197 students
0.8 miles
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414 0.8 6-8 197 - Sunapee Sunapee Middle High School Grades: 6-8 | 107 students
4.0 miles
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615 4.0 6-8 107 - Sunapee Sunapee Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 140 students
4.0 miles
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615 4.0 9-12 140 - Sunapee Sunapee Central School Grades: K-5 | 158 students
4.4 miles
22 School St.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675 4.4 K-5 158
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