Richardson Elementary School
Richardson Elementary School serves 610 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Richardson Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Richardson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Richardson Elementary School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 610 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Richardson Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Richardson Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #208 out of 2085 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 16% |
| White | 84% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lee's Summit R-VII School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Richardson Elementary School is Langsford House (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bernard C. Campbell Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highland Park Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lees Summit Great Beginnings Early Ed Center Grades: PK | 359 students
0.4 miles
905 Ne Bluestem Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2460 0.4 PK 359 - Lees Summit Highland Park Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 558 students10
1.1 miles
400 Se Millstone Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2250 1.1 K-6 558 - Lees Summit Prairie View Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 895 students10
1.6 miles
501 Se Todd George Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2280 1.6 K-6 895 - Lees Summit Bernard C. Campbell Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 863 students10
2.1 miles
1201 Ne Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3175 2.1 5-8 863 - Lees Summit Underwood Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 461 students10
2.1 miles
1125 Ne Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3280 2.1 K-6 461
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