Richey Elementary School

Summary:

Richey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving 367 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with particularly strong results for female, male, Hispanic, and low-income students.

Richey Elementary's academic excellence is evident across grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 45.28% of its 3rd-grade students scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to 36.79% for the district and 39.45% for the state. In Mathematics, 54.72% of Richey's 3rd-graders were proficient or better, surpassing the district's 41.66% and the state's 43.61%. The school's 5th-grade students also performed exceptionally well, with 57.75% proficient or better in ELA and 48.61% in Mathematics, outpacing their peers in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and across Delaware.

Richey Elementary's strong academic performance extends to its diverse student population. The school ranks highly for its female, male, and Hispanic student subgroups, as well as its low-income students, who perform exceptionally well compared to other elementary schools in the state. While Richey's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated in recent years, the school's commitment to equity and inclusive practices is evident in its ability to support the success of all its students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public K-5

 105 East Highland Avenue
       Wilmington, DE  19804-2700


(302) 992-5535

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,060 Help


Students who attend Richey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Skyline Middle School
High:    Dickinson (John) School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
Hispanic:
26.7%
African American:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richey Elementary School ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 7th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richey Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Hispanic (26.7%), African American (19.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richey Elementary School is 13.8. 9 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richey Elementary School is $17,060. 8 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richey Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richey Elementary School 49th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Richey Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Red Clay Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Clay Consolidated School District 14th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richey Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Richey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 23.76 75th 91 17.6%
2012 27.78 75th 90 16.7%
2013 35.81 65th 91 28.6%
2014 27.62 26th 36 27.8%
2015 33.30 78th 108 27.8%
2016 35.12 64th 86 25.6%
2017 40.21 53rd 86 38.4%
2018 31.72 60th 85 29.4%
2019 24.58 80th 105 23.8%
2021 46.38 43rd 95 54.7%
2022 45.01 57th 104 45.2%
2023 47.40 51st 103 50.5%
2024 49.05 49th 106 53.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.05 70th 92 23.9%
2022 60.02 20th 62 67.7%
2023 71.20 12th 66 81.8%
2024 84.93 4th 66 93.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Richey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.87 86th 99 13.1%
2021 36.92 40th 67 40.3%
2022 37.52 54th 90 40.0%
2023 39.06 59th 89 33.7%
2024 69.67 23rd 97 76.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Richey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.04 68th 99 31.3%
2021 60.57 19th 67 71.6%
2022 40.27 56th 90 37.8%
2023 62.69 27th 89 69.7%
2024 72.86 22nd 97 77.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.98 33rd 37 10.8%
2022 45.25 19th 36 47.2%
2023 55.70 19th 42 54.8%
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Rank History for White students at Richey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.28 70th 82 14.6%
2021 49.29 32nd 65 50.8%
2022 46.04 42nd 75 44.0%
2023 42.90 43rd 70 38.6%
2024 44.92 41st 73 43.8%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 313 276 4 32 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1989 268 287 1 41 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1990 273 320 4 31 n/a n/a n/a 0 628
1991 273 296 7 36 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1992 210 186 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1993 223 179 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 230 177 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 228 142 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 228 142 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 236 134 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 261 122 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 284 115 2 51 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 263 114 4 64 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 254 91 6 67 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 265 73 4 54 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 265 73 4 54 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 266 68 6 73 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2005 269 90 9 55 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2006 269 69 8 39 3 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 260 60 11 38 4 n/a n/a 0 373
2008 240 70 9 54 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2009 260 91 7 71 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 262 78 8 68 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2011 245 83 10 80 1 0 3 0 422
2012 235 66 13 80 0 0 8 0 402
2013 239 58 8 80 0 0 17 0 402
2014 260 56 9 80 0 0 24 0 429
2015 232 53 7 88 0 0 25 0 405
2016 214 48 6 145 1 0 22 0 436
2017 210 62 7 156 0 0 27 0 462
2018 207 58 5 151 0 0 25 0 446
2019 196 56 3 127 0 0 26 0 408
2020 174 66 2 119 0 0 22 0 383
2021 171 68 5 112 0 0 23 0 379
2022 179 70 5 96 0 0 21 0 371
2023 174 72 6 98 0 0 17 0 367

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 16.0 39.0 1
1989 598 15.0 39.8 0.8
1990 628 15.0 41.8 3.2
1991 612 15.5 39.4 2.3
1992 420 20.0 21.0 37.1
1993 425 22.5 18.9 39.1
1994 424 21.5 19.7 33
1995 390 22.0 17.7 40.5
1996 390 22.0 17.7 40.5
1997 397 18.5 21.5 38.3
1998 437 23.5 18.6 41.6
1999 452 23.5 19.2 37.4
2000 445 25.0 17.8 46.3
2001 418 22.0 19.0 45.7
2002 396 23.0 17.2 36.4
2003 396 23.0 17.2 36.4
2004 413 23.0 18.0 35.4
2005 424 20.5 20.7 37.3
2006 388 21.0 18.5 33
2007 373 20.0 18.7 34.3
2008 373 21.0 17.8 34.3
2009 429 24.5 17.5 45
2010 417 26.5 15.7 47.2
2011 422 32.0 13.1 57.3
2012 402 30.0 13.4 62.2
2013 402 33.0 12.1 61.2
2014 429 31.0 13.8 44.1
2015 405 30.0 13.5 39.3
2016 436 27.0 16.1 43.3
2017 462 29.0 15.9 n/a
2018 446 30.0 14.8 n/a
2019 408 29.0 14.0 n/a
2020 383 28.0 13.6 n/a
2021 379 26.1 14.5 n/a
2022 371 26.1 14.2 n/a
2023 367 26.5 13.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 16.0 39.0 1
1989 598 15.0 39.8 0.8
1990 628 15.0 41.8 3.2
1991 612 15.5 39.4 2.3
1992 420 20.0 21.0 37.1
1993 425 22.5 18.9 39.1
1994 424 21.5 19.7 33
1995 390 22.0 17.7 40.5
1996 390 22.0 17.7 40.5
1997 397 18.5 21.5 38.3
1998 437 23.5 18.6 41.6
1999 452 23.5 19.2 37.4
2000 445 25.0 17.8 46.3
2001 418 22.0 19.0 45.7
2002 396 23.0 17.2 36.4
2003 396 23.0 17.2 36.4
2004 413 23.0 18.0 35.4
2005 424 20.5 20.7 37.3
2006 388 21.0 18.5 33
2007 373 20.0 18.7 34.3
2008 373 21.0 17.8 34.3
2009 429 24.5 17.5 45
2010 417 26.5 15.7 47.2
2011 422 32.0 13.1 57.3
2012 402 30.0 13.4 62.2
2013 402 33.0 12.1 61.2
2014 429 31.0 13.8 44.1
2015 405 30.0 13.5 39.3
2016 436 27.0 16.1 43.3
2017 462 29.0 15.9 n/a
2018 446 30.0 14.8 n/a
2019 408 29.0 14.0 n/a
2020 383 28.0 13.6 n/a
2021 379 26.1 14.5 n/a
2022 371 26.1 14.2 n/a
2023 367 26.5 13.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richey Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $847 (5.0%) $19,803 (116.1%) $17,060

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 103 Elementary schools
 26.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richey Elementary School)39.715.4
 24.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)46.134.9
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richey Elementary School)40.519.6
 20.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4437.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richey Elementary School)38.540.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)5139.9
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richey Elementary School)32.346.4
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)42.537.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richey Elementary School)51.753.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)55.147.5
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richey Elementary School)2340.3
 17.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)39.333
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408367
 10%
African American5672
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic12798
 22.8%
Pacific Islander00
White196174
 11.2%
Two or More Races2617
 34.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 367 students attended Richey Elementary School.

Students at Richey Elementary School are 47% White, 27% Hispanic, 20% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Richey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Skyline Middle School
High : Dickinson (John) School

Richey Elementary School ranks 49th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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