Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Richfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richfield Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Corning, CA, encompassing approximately 23.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richfield Elementary School's student population of 253 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
INTELLIGENCE PLUS CHARACTER: THAT IS THE GOAL OF TRUE EDUCATION
School Rankings
Richfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richfield Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3932 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield Elementary School's ranking?
Richfield Elementary School is ranked #3932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Richfield Elementary School often compared to?
Richfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodson Elementary School, Kirkwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richfield Elementary School?
253 students attend Richfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Richfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richfield Elementary School?
Richfield Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richfield Elementary School offer ?
Richfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Richfield Elementary School part of?
Richfield Elementary School is part of Richfield Elementary School District.
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