Richardson Elementary School

800 Ne Blackwell Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richardson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richardson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Richardson Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
515 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Richardson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richardson Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#263 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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60%
37%
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56%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
9%
15%
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White
75%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
Richardson Elementary School is ranked #263 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Richardson Elementary School often compared to?
Richardson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Elementary School, Underwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
515 students attend Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Richardson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richardson Elementary School offer ?
Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Richardson Elementary School part of?
Richardson Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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