Richwoods Elementary School

10788 State Hwy A
Richwoods, MO 63071

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Tel: (573) 678-2257

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Richwoods Elementary School serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

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

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 146 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Richwoods Elementary School's student population of 146 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

146 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Richwoods Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Richwoods Elementary School is 0.06, 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

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1631 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

Black

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15%

White

97%

70%

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Hawaiian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.49

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Eligible for Free Lunch

98%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Richwoods R-VII School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richwoods Elementary School's ranking?

Richwoods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Richwoods Elementary School?

146 students attend Richwoods Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Richwoods Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.

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

Richwoods Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Richwoods Elementary School offer ?

Richwoods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Richwoods Elementary School part of?

Richwoods Elementary School is part of Richwoods R-VII School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 146 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education