Richland Elementary School

200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Richland Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Richland Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
7%
Black
21%
45%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
27.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Richland Elementary School often compared to?
Richland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
369 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Rankin County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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