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Richland Elementary School

714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556

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Richland Elementary School serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Richland Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Richland Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

271 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Richland Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#866 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

46%

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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

15%

White

95%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Richland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Richland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Richland R-IV School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richland Elementary School's ranking?

Richland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What schools are Richland Elementary School often compared to?

Richland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laquey R-v Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Richland Elementary School?

271 students attend Richland Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?

Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?

Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?

Richland Elementary School is part of Richland R-IV School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education