Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richardson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richardson Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Oscoda school district, covering approximately 965 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 53.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richardson Elementary School's student population of 711 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
711 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richardson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richardson Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
Richardson Elementary School is ranked #1633 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Richardson Elementary School often compared to?
Richardson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clara B Bolen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
711 students attend Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Richardson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Richardson Elementary School offer ?
Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richardson Elementary School part of?
Richardson Elementary School is part of Oscoda Area Schools.
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