Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Richardson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
286 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1000 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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Hispanic
13%
14%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
74%
70%
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
Richardson Elementary School is ranked #1000 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
286 students attend Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Richardson Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richardson Elementary School offer ?
Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richardson Elementary School part of?
Richardson Elementary School is part of Fort Madison Community School District.
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