Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richmond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richmond Elementary School serves the southeast part of Salem, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richmond Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richmond Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Black, & Silver
School Mascot
Roadrunner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Elementary School's ranking?
Richmond Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Richmond Elementary School often compared to?
Richmond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bush Elementary School, Englewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
242 students attend Richmond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Richmond Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richmond Elementary School offer ?
Richmond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Elementary School part of?
Richmond Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Richmond Elementary School located?
Richmond Elementary School is located in the Southeast Salem neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Southeast Salem.
School Reviews
Review Richmond Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
