Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richardson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richardson Elementary serves the northern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school to the boundary being about 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richardson Elementary School's student population of 654 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
654 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Richardson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richardson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1443 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
46%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Penguins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
Richardson Elementary School is ranked #1443 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Richardson Elementary School often compared to?
Richardson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowern Elementary School, Vadnais Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
654 students attend Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Richardson Elementary School students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richardson Elementary School offer ?
Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richardson Elementary School part of?
Richardson Elementary School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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