Is Richland Elementary a good school?

Richland Elementary ranks 620 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Richland Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 255 students attended Richland Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Richland Elementary?

Students at Richland Elementary are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Richland Elementary attend?

Students who attend Richland Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Richland High

Richland Elementary

Summary:

Richland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Richland, Missouri, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 257 students. The school is part of the Richland R-IV school district, which is ranked 291 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richland Elementary faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a student population predominantly from low-income families. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 27.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Gasconade Elementary (15.3%), Iberia Elementary (11.4%), and Swedeborg Elementary (5.8%). Additionally, Richland Elementary's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts are generally below the state averages and the scores of nearby schools.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Richland Elementary, ranging from $9,589 to $11,350 over the past few years, the school's academic performance and other key metrics still lag behind the state and nearby schools. This suggests that the funding may not be effectively targeted or utilized to address the specific needs of the student population, which is predominantly from low-income families as evidenced by the extremely high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 98.85% to 100%. Comparing Richland Elementary to the nearby higher-performing schools, such as Gasconade Elementary, Wood Elementary, Iberia Elementary, and Partridge Elementary, could provide valuable insights and opportunities for improvement at Richland Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556-8202

(573) 765-3812

District: Richland R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
620^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,350

Students who attend Richland Elementary usually attend:

High:

Richland High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 255

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Hispanic:

2.7%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richland Elementary ranks worse than 68.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.12. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), Hispanic (2.7%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Richland Elementary employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland Elementary is $11,350.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland Elementary 620^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Richland Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Richland R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland R-IV 291^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	36.25	787^th	1074	26.7%
2007	35.96	799^th	1080	26.0%
2008	43.05	699^th	1084	35.5%
2009	36.25	762^nd	1053	27.6%
2010	33.42	813^th	1066	23.7%
2011	36.86	788^th	1088	27.6%
2012	26.94	907^th	1085	16.4%
2013	37.03	800^th	1108	27.8%
2014	38.62	752^nd	1089	30.9%
2015	31.26	814^th	1058	23.1%
2016	38.75	579^th	865	33.1%
2017	25.49	835^th	1032	19.1%
2018	29.92	771^st	1045	26.2%
2019	35.12	728^th	1052	30.8%
2021	49.33	470^th	901	47.8%
2022	52.57	431^st	908	52.5%
2023	35.73	604^th	898	32.7%
2024	34.12	620^th	906	31.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.04	451^st	887	49.2%
2019	53.19	386^th	907	57.4%
2021	81.09	57^th	574	90.1%
2022	82.10	50^th	532	90.6%
2023	55.70	224^th	611	63.3%
2024	60.29	182^nd	625	70.9%

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Rank History for White students at Richland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	19.27	799^th	898	11.0%
2019	23.32	770^th	917	16.0%
2021	32.74	476^th	691	31.1%
2022	41.14	413^th	675	38.8%
2023	25.57	535^th	673	20.5%
2024	16.75	591^st	668	11.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Richland Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	372	372
1992	393	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1993	391	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1994	395	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1995	338	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1996	338	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1997	366	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1998	353	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1999	346	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2000	352	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2001	344	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2002	359	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2003	359	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2004	331	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2005	328	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2006	316	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2007	321	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2008	327	7	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2009	293	8	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2010	317	12	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2011	319	6	1	7	2	1	0	0	336
2012	315	9	1	6	4	1	0	0	336
2013	313	5	0	7	3	5	0	0	333
2014	299	6	2	6	7	6	0	0	326
2015	309	7	2	8	7	5	0	0	338
2016	328	5	0	5	5	5	0	0	348
2017	301	7	0	7	5	3	0	0	323
2018	278	6	0	4	0	2	21	0	311
2019	282	1	0	3	0	2	18	0	306
2020	263	4	0	2	0	2	15	0	286
2021	258	3	0	1	0	2	7	0	271
2022	247	2	0	1	0	2	9	0	261
2023	247	3	0	1	0	2	4	0	257
2024	245	3	0	7	0	0	0	0	255

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 Richland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	372	25.9	14.3	n/a
1992	393	25.9	15.1	49.1
1993	393	24.1	16.3	56.5
1994	398	26.7	14.9	56.8
1995	340	26.9	12.6	75.6
1996	340	26.9	12.6	75.6
1997	367	26.1	14.1	39.8
1998	353	26.0	13.6	36
1999	346	26.3	13.2	46.2
2000	352	24.3	14.5	43.2
2001	348	25.1	13.9	45.4
2002	362	26.2	13.8	42.8
2003	362	26.2	13.8	42.8
2004	335	25.4	13.2	46.9
2005	334	27.0	12.4	50.9
2006	321	26.6	12.1	12.8
2007	328	25.6	12.8	51.8
2008	341	27.0	12.6	49
2009	306	27.5	11.1	56.5
2010	334	25.8	12.9	59.6
2011	336	24.6	13.6	59.8
2012	336	24.9	13.4	62.2
2013	333	24.9	13.3	61.6
2014	326	26.3	12.3	69.6
2015	338	26.0	13.0	100
2016	348	27.0	12.8	99.1
2017	323	24.8	13.0	99.7
2018	311	25.5	12.1	100
2019	306	26.5	11.5	99
2020	286	24.5	11.6	99
2021	271	24.3	11.1	98.9
2022	261	23.6	11.0	98.9
2023	257	23.0	11.1	100
2024	255	21.7	11.7	99.6

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 Richland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	372	25.9	14.3	n/a
1992	393	25.9	15.1	49.1
1993	393	24.1	16.3	56.5
1994	398	26.7	14.9	56.8
1995	340	26.9	12.6	75.6
1996	340	26.9	12.6	75.6
1997	367	26.1	14.1	39.8
1998	353	26.0	13.6	36
1999	346	26.3	13.2	46.2
2000	352	24.3	14.5	43.2
2001	348	25.1	13.9	45.4
2002	362	26.2	13.8	42.8
2003	362	26.2	13.8	42.8
2004	335	25.4	13.2	46.9
2005	334	27.0	12.4	50.9
2006	321	26.6	12.1	12.8
2007	328	25.6	12.8	51.8
2008	341	27.0	12.6	49
2009	306	27.5	11.1	56.5
2010	334	25.8	12.9	59.6
2011	336	24.6	13.6	59.8
2012	336	24.9	13.4	62.2
2013	333	24.9	13.3	61.6
2014	326	26.3	12.3	69.6
2015	338	26.0	13.0	100
2016	348	27.0	12.8	99.1
2017	323	24.8	13.0	99.7
2018	311	25.5	12.1	100
2019	306	26.5	11.5	99
2020	286	24.5	11.6	99
2021	271	24.3	11.1	98.9
2022	261	23.6	11.0	98.9
2023	257	23.0	11.1	100
2024	255	21.7	11.7	99.6

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 Richland Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$542 (5.7%)	$9,048 (94.4%)	$9,589
2020	$943 (9.5%)	$8,946 (90.5%)	$9,889
2021	$1,669 (16.0%)	$8,792 (84.0%)	$10,461
2022	$1,515 (13.3%)	$9,835 (86.7%)	$11,350

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richland Elementary

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 728^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 604^th of 898 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)	37.1	36.7	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland R-IV)	37.1	36.7	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary)	28.6	46.4	17.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland R-IV)	28.6	46.4	17.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)	27.5	53.6	26.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richland R-IV)	27.5	53.6	26.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary)	42.5	67.8	25.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland R-IV)	42.5	67.8	25.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)	18.6	17.1	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richland R-IV)	18.6	17.1	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Richland Elementary)	41.8	20	21.8%
5th Grade Science (Richland R-IV)	41.8	20	21.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)	45.7	14.3	31.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richland R-IV)	45.7	14.3	31.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary)	60	20.6	39.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland R-IV)	60	20.6	39.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	306	257	16%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	282	247	12.4%
Two or More Races	18	4	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	100%	1%

Schools Near Richland Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	714 E Jefferson	Richland	65556	Pulaski County	Richland R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 765-3812	255	22	11.7	99.6%	245 (96.1%)	3 (1.2%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.1	620^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.6%		35.7	604^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.7%	16		35.6	33.4	13.0					32.3	$11,350	$1,515	$9,835
Swedeborg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	17507 Hwy T	Richland	65556	Pulaski County	Swedeborg R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 736-2735	39	7	5.8	56.4%	37 (94.9%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$16,667	$1,499	$15,168
Stoutland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7584 State Road T	Stoutland	65567	Laclede County	Stoutland R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 286-3711	260	19	13.7	73.1%	239 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	16.9	761^st of 906 public elementary schools	16.0%		11.8	807^th of 898 public elementary schools	10.1%	46	9.7	10.1	21.8		26.2	28.7	20.1	17.5	23.4	$11,983	$1,274	$10,710
Laquey R-V Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	27600 Hwy Aa	Laquey	65534	Pulaski County	Laquey R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 765-3245	335	23	14.7	65.7%	280 (83.6%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	17.2	756^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.6%		34.3	618^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.2%	138	21.3	33.2	13.3	11.7	23.8	18.3	19.5	15.9	25.7	$10,344	$870	$9,474
Crocker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 N Commercial	Crocker	65452	Pulaski County	Crocker R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 736-5000	251	22	11.5	100.0%	225 (89.6%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	31	648^th of 906 public elementary schools	28.5%		36.9	591^st of 898 public elementary schools	34.2%	57	52.2	18.9	16.8		31.0	23.9		28.5		$11,345	$3,532	$7,813
Parker Educational Center	Public	PK	909 Us Rte. 66 W	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 842-2350	42	2	21.0	47.6%	20 (47.6%)	5 (11.9%)	9 (21.4%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	5 (11.9%)								(n/a)
Waynesville East Elementary	Public	K-5	1501 State Rd F	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2150	909	59	15.4	42.2%	573 (63.0%)	75 (8.3%)	136 (15.0%)	10 (1.1%)	7 (0.8%)	15 (1.7%)	93 (10.2%)	46.2	496^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.3%		54.1	406^th of 898 public elementary schools	54.8%	90	35.3	39.8	40.1		43.5	35.7	33.0	40.2		$10,899	$1,134	$9,765
Freedom Elementary	Public	K-5	286 Eastlawn Ave	Saint Robert	65584	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2100	953	62	15.3	50.1%	541 (56.8%)	119 (12.5%)	144 (15.1%)	22 (2.3%)	8 (0.8%)	17 (1.8%)	102 (10.7%)	63.2	314^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.3%		68.4	263^rd of 898 public elementary schools	70.7%	51	44.7	45.0	53.3		42.4	48.4	47.3	45.8		$11,024	$1,487	$9,537
Partridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7078 Young St	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2600	374	24	15.5	40.9%	207 (55.3%)	45 (12.0%)	69 (18.4%)	18 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	23 (6.1%)	74.4	201^st of 906 public elementary schools	77.8%		69.3	251^st of 898 public elementary schools	72.0%	50	43.7	54.8	52.0		60.0	53.4	54.8	54.0		$12,112	$955	$11,158
Williams Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	12225 Pulaski Avenue	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2650	270	16	16.8	15.9%	151 (55.9%)	21 (7.8%)	61 (22.6%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	26 (9.6%)								(n/a)

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