Richey Elementary School

105 East Highland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Richey Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Richey Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in DE
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Richey Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Richey Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Richey Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
26%
19%
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Black
19%
30%
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White
48%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richey Elementary School's ranking?
Richey Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Richey Elementary School?
371 students attend Richey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Richey Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richey Elementary School?
Richey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richey Elementary School offer ?
Richey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richey Elementary School part of?
Richey Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
December 08, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed, Offices Open
December 22, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed, Offices Open
December 27, 2023 (Wednesday)
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
January 26, 2024 (Friday)
Teacher In-service, Schools Closed.
March 08, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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