Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richland Elementary School's student population of 545 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
91%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland Elementary School's ranking?
Richland Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Richland Elementary School often compared to?
Richland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pulaski Elementary School, Culleoka Unit School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
545 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Giles County School District.
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