Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richmond Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richmond Heights Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Cleveland, OH, spanning approximately 4.2 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richmond Heights Elementary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richmond Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Heights Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2511 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
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)28%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Richmond Heights Elementary School is ranked #2511 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Richmond Heights Elementary School?
378 students attend Richmond Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Richmond Heights Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richmond Heights Elementary School?
Richmond Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richmond Heights Elementary School offer ?
Richmond Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Heights Elementary School part of?
Richmond Heights Elementary School is part of Richmond Heights Local School District.
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