Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richards Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
10%
13%
White
79%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted6.9%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Richards Elementary School?
101 students attend Richards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Richards Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richards Elementary School?
Richards Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richards Elementary School offer ?
Richards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Richards Elementary School part of?
Richards Elementary School is part of Richards Independent School District.
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