Richland Elementary School
Tel:
(815)725-8391
- Richland Elementary School serves 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
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 514 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 514 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Richland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #680 out of 3,544 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 26% |
| Black | 15% | 17% |
| White | 42% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richland GSD 88A School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Richland Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Richland Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crest Hill Richland Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 418 students
0.0 miles
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815)744-6166 0.0 5-8 418 - Joliet Crystal Lawns Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-5 | 378 students
1.2 miles
2544 Crystal Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815)436-9519 1.2 1-5 378 - Joliet Joseph E Fisher School Special Education School
Magnet School
52 students
1.5 miles
1205 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815)741-7777 1.5 n/a 52 - Joliet Carl Sandburg Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 409 students
1.6 miles
1100 Lilac Ln
Joliet, IL 60435
(815)725-0281 1.6 K-5 409 - Joliet Hufford Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1135 students
1.6 miles
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815)725-3540 1.6 6-8 1135
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