Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richmond Street Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Richmond Street Elementary serves the northwest part of El Segundo, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richmond Street Elementary School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Richmond Street Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Street Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Street Elementary School's ranking?
Richmond Street Elementary School is ranked #766 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Richmond Street Elementary School often compared to?
Richmond Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richmond Street Elementary School?
597 students attend Richmond Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Richmond Street Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richmond Street Elementary School?
Richmond Street Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richmond Street Elementary School offer ?
Richmond Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richmond Street Elementary School part of?
Richmond Street Elementary School is part of El Segundo Unified School District.
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