Richland Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 725-8391
- Richland Elementary School serves 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Richland Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Richland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Richland Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 494 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Richland Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1310 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 26% |
| Black | 18% | 17% |
| White | 35% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 28% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richland Gsd 88a School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Richland Elementary School is Joliet West High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Richland Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crest Hill Richland Junior High School Grades: 5-8 | 419 students
0.0 miles
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166 0.0 5-8 419 - Joliet Crystal Lawns Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 371 students
1.2 miles
2544 Crystal Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519 1.2 1-5 371 - Joliet Joseph E Fisher School Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 50 students
1.5 miles
1205 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777 1.5 Inquire with school 50 - Joliet Carl Sandburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 393 students
1.6 miles
1100 Lilac Ln
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281 1.6 K-5 393 - Joliet Hufford Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 1,170 student
1.6 miles
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540 1.6 6-8 1,170
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