Richard Elementary School

Summary:

Richard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a student population of 280, the school is part of the highly-ranked Grosse Pointe Public Schools district and has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richard Elementary School is a standout institution, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in M-Step test scores for English Language Arts and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, 77.6% of 3rd-grade students and 75% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 69.8% and 61.9% for the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district, respectively. In Math, 84.2% of 3rd-grade students and 77.3% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 71.4% and 61.4% for the district. The school also ranks highly for both female and male students, as well as for White students, in the state of Michigan.

While Richard Elementary School has a predominantly White student population, the school has seen a slight increase in the percentage of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races over the past few years. This diversity, though limited, is more pronounced than in some of the nearby schools, such as George Defer Elementary School and John Monteith Elementary School. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $18,489 in the 2022-2023 school year is higher than the nearby schools and significantly higher than the Detroit-area schools, which range from $12,722 to $20,588 per student.


Detail:

Public K-4

 176 McKinley Ave
       Grosse Pointe Farms, MI  48236-3502


(313) 432-4900

District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,489 Help


Students who attend Richard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brownell Middle School
High:    Grosse Pointe South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
4.3%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Compare Details Richard Elementary School ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.01. (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 Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (4.3%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Elementary School is $18,489, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Elementary School 22nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Richard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Grosse Pointe Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grosse Pointe Public Schools 40th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Richard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.05 55th 1545 96.4%
2007 86.81 41st 1565 97.4%
2008 83.74 100th 1577 93.7%
2009 82.52 136th 1589 91.4%
2010 84.11 21st 1552 98.6%
2011 85.56 34th 1552 97.8%
2012 91.90 56th 1566 96.4%
2013 86.12 143rd 1563 90.9%
2014 88.40 99th 1533 93.5%
2015 86.86 145th 1580 90.8%
2016 92.54 73rd 1548 95.3%
2017 90.78 66th 1466 95.5%
2018 84.72 187th 1448 87.1%
2019 81.95 196th 1408 86.1%
2021 87.49 100th 1153 91.3%
2022 93.92 52nd 1344 96.1%
2023 92.66 70th 1470 95.2%
2024 97.01 22nd 1486 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Richard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.98 305th 1443 78.9%
2019 81.53 141st 1171 88.0%
2021 83.52 93rd 902 89.7%
2022 86.63 100th 1106 91.0%
2023 90.26 74th 1321 94.4%
2024 90.23 71st 1342 94.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Richard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.65 127th 1446 91.2%
2019 75.78 236th 1196 80.3%
2021 86.60 78th 915 91.5%
2022 90.79 67th 1139 94.1%
2023 92.30 62nd 1334 95.4%
2024 98.20 4th 1347 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at Richard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.88 228th 1253 81.8%
2019 77.92 196th 1128 82.6%
2021 82.66 123rd 1005 87.8%
2022 91.73 54th 1102 95.1%
2023 87.60 102nd 1198 91.5%
2024 95.65 20th 1204 98.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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Enrollment information for Richard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 324 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1989 341 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 343 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1991 348 0 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 322 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1993 318 3 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1994 363 2 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 366 3 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 366 3 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 399 1 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 427 1 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1999 425 2 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 407 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 427 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 450 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 450 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 442 6 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 447 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2006 419 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2007 391 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 397 6 6 3 n/a n/a n/a 2 414
2009 372 6 4 6 0 n/a n/a 3 391
2010 376 7 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2011 372 4 5 9 0 0 7 0 397
2012 368 8 5 10 0 0 6 0 397
2013 364 10 4 8 0 0 6 0 392
2014 355 10 3 7 0 0 6 0 381
2015 348 8 4 4 0 0 9 0 373
2016 345 9 1 12 0 0 11 0 378
2017 325 6 2 10 1 0 9 0 353
2018 316 4 4 10 2 0 9 0 345
2019 286 4 4 12 2 0 11 0 319
2020 257 4 7 12 2 0 11 0 293
2021 226 5 6 10 1 0 7 0 255
2022 226 6 6 11 2 0 5 0 256
2023 248 7 5 12 1 0 7 0 280

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 n/a n/a n/a
1989 349 n/a n/a 0.6
1990 351 31.0 11.3 0.3
1991 360 n/a n/a n/a
1992 331 n/a n/a 0.3
1993 332 n/a 0.0 0.3
1994 378 15.8 23.9 0.3
1995 384 20.6 18.6 1.3
1996 384 20.6 18.6 1.3
1997 415 22.0 18.9 0
1998 444 22.0 20.2 0.7
1999 439 23.0 19.1 0
2000 416 22.5 18.5 0
2001 436 23.5 18.6 1.1
2002 462 22.7 20.4 0
2003 462 22.7 20.4 0
2004 455 24.9 18.3 0
2005 458 24.6 18.6 0
2006 429 25.0 17.2 0.7
2007 403 24.3 16.6 0.2
2008 414 24.3 17.0 0.5
2009 391 23.5 16.6 1
2010 396 22.8 17.3 1.3
2011 397 22.6 17.5 3.5
2012 397 23.2 17.1 4.5
2013 392 24.4 16.0 2.3
2014 381 23.9 15.8 4.5
2015 373 22.0 16.9 2.1
2016 378 22.0 17.1 1.1
2017 353 20.4 17.2 2.8
2018 345 20.4 16.8 4.3
2019 319 17.3 18.4 4.1
2020 293 18.8 15.5 5.8
2021 255 20.5 12.4 8.2
2022 256 20.0 12.8 7.8
2023 280 20.2 13.8 10.7

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 Richard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 n/a n/a n/a
1989 349 n/a n/a 0.6
1990 351 31.0 11.3 0.3
1991 360 n/a n/a n/a
1992 331 n/a n/a 0.3
1993 332 n/a 0.0 0.3
1994 378 15.8 23.9 0.3
1995 384 20.6 18.6 1.3
1996 384 20.6 18.6 1.3
1997 415 22.0 18.9 0
1998 444 22.0 20.2 0.7
1999 439 23.0 19.1 0
2000 416 22.5 18.5 0
2001 436 23.5 18.6 1.1
2002 462 22.7 20.4 0
2003 462 22.7 20.4 0
2004 455 24.9 18.3 0
2005 458 24.6 18.6 0
2006 429 25.0 17.2 0.7
2007 403 24.3 16.6 0.2
2008 414 24.3 17.0 0.5
2009 391 23.5 16.6 1
2010 396 22.8 17.3 1.3
2011 397 22.6 17.5 3.5
2012 397 23.2 17.1 4.5
2013 392 24.4 16.0 2.3
2014 381 23.9 15.8 4.5
2015 373 22.0 16.9 2.1
2016 378 22.0 17.1 1.1
2017 353 20.4 17.2 2.8
2018 345 20.4 16.8 4.3
2019 319 17.3 18.4 4.1
2020 293 18.8 15.5 5.8
2021 255 20.5 12.4 8.2
2022 256 20.0 12.8 7.8
2023 280 20.2 13.8 10.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $351 (2.6%) $13,066 (97.4%) $13,416
2020 $343 (2.4%) $14,204 (97.6%) $14,546
2021 $736 (4.0%) $17,850 (96.0%) $18,586
2022 $1,891 (9.5%) $17,933 (90.5%) $19,824
2023 $668 (3.6%) $17,820 (96.4%) $18,489

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 70th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richard Elementary School)59.662.8
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)61.358.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Richard Elementary School)61.769.8
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)6461.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Elementary School)5078.6
 28.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)56.663.4
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Richard Elementary School)5478.6
 24.6%
   4th Grade Math (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)60.260.2
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students319280
 12.2%
African American47
 75%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic1212
Pacific Islander00
White286248
 13.3%
Two or More Races117
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.1%10.7%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Richard Elementary School.

Yes! Richard Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Richard Elementary School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Brownell Middle School
High : Grosse Pointe South High School


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

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