Richfield Elementary School serves 234 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Richfield Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Richfield Elementary School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
234 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Richfield Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Richfield Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
44%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
52%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #1938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Richfield Elementary School?
234 students attend Richfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Richfield Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 22:1.
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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