Richland Elementary School

770 S Yarbrough Farms Boulevar
Auburn, AL 36832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-1, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 90%
  • : 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Richland Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
572 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
(12-13)
90%
80%
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(12-13)
92%
86%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
27%
32%
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White
56%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Richland Elementary School often compared to?
Richland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cary Woods Elementary School, Auburn Early Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
572 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Auburn City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 90%
  • : 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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