Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Robert Richardson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Richardson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert Richardson Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Richardson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Richardson Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
41%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Richardson Elementary School is ranked #579 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Robert Richardson Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Richardson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Robert Hendricks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Robert Richardson Elementary School?
305 students attend Robert Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Robert Richardson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Richardson Elementary School?
Robert Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert Richardson Elementary School offer ?
Robert Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Robert Richardson Elementary School part of?
Robert Richardson Elementary School is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) School District.
In what neighborhood is Robert Richardson Elementary School located?
Robert Richardson Elementary School is located in the Horizon Hills neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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