Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richford Elementary School's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richford Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richford Elementary School's ranking?
Richford Elementary School is ranked #272 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Richford Elementary School often compared to?
Richford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheldon Elementary School, Enosburg Falls Elementary School, St. Albans City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Richford Elementary School?
188 students attend Richford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richford Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richford Elementary School?
Richford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richford Elementary School offer ?
Richford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richford Elementary School part of?
Richford Elementary School is part of Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88.
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