Richland Upper Elementary

Q: Is Richland Upper Elementary a good school?

Richland Upper Elementary ranks 149 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Richland Upper Elementary is a public school serving grades 3-6 in Richland, MS, with a diverse student population of 503. While the school's test scores generally exceed the state average, they lag behind the Rankin County School District averages, and its statewide ranking has declined in recent years.

Richland Upper Elementary faces unique challenges, including an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 99.4%), significantly higher than the surrounding schools in the Rankin County district. Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, such as Florence Elementary and Steen's Creek Elementary. However, the school's diverse student body and higher spending per student (compared to some nearby schools) could present opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Interestingly, Richland Upper Elementary's racial diversity sets it apart from the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. This diversity could bring both challenges and opportunities for the school. Additionally, the school's high poverty rates, as indicated by the exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that the school community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact the school's resources and the support available to students.

Detail:

Public 3-6

175 Wilson Drive
Richland, MS 39218

(601) 939-2288

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,638

Students who attend Richland Upper Elementary usually attend:

High:

Richland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 503

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

African American:

23.7%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richland Upper Elementary ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 11^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.24. (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 Student population at Richland Upper Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), African American (23.7%), Hispanic (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland Upper Elementary is 14.8. 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Richland Upper Elementary employs 33.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland Upper Elementary is $9,638. 13 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Richland Upper Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rankin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rankin County School District 22^nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richland Upper Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	61.04	150^th	394	61.9%
2009	66.43	122^nd	392	68.9%
2010	67.99	122^nd	403	69.7%
2011	64.71	144^th	418	65.6%
2012	71.50	108^th	414	73.9%
2013	69.76	122^nd	408	70.1%
2014	65.97	130^th	394	67.0%
2015	44.68	212^th	402	47.3%
2016	57.69	161^st	394	59.1%
2017	70.50	107^th	406	73.6%
2018	64.57	139^th	404	65.6%
2019	57.82	171^st	397	56.9%
2021	62.88	140^th	381	63.3%
2022	67.42	120^th	382	68.6%
2023	58.98	148^th	377	60.7%
2024	61.24	149^th	390	61.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richland Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	548	101	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	655
1993	556	117	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	679
1994	560	97	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	663
1995	557	92	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	656
1996	557	92	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	656
1997	654	99	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	768
1998	579	102	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	701
1999	651	64	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	722
2000	571	105	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	685
2001	570	104	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	687
2002	596	103	8	4	2	n/a	n/a	713
2003	596	103	8	4	2	n/a	n/a	713
2004	621	112	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	744
2005	656	121	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	792
2006	496	102	6	16	0	n/a	n/a	620
2007	510	120	9	23	1	n/a	n/a	663
2008	471	132	11	20	1	n/a	n/a	635
2009	467	141	7	29	1	0	0	645
2010	480	133	8	23	0	0	6	650
2011	463	139	7	30	0	0	1	640
2012	451	140	9	33	0	0	2	635
2013	428	137	10	37	0	0	3	615
2014	419	112	9	47	0	0	9	596
2015	381	138	6	48	0	0	3	576
2016	422	133	4	62	0	0	6	627
2017	398	135	6	57	0	0	16	612
2018	368	144	6	60	0	0	24	602
2019	360	165	8	58	0	0	19	610
2020	318	153	8	60	0	0	23	562
2021	273	153	8	70	0	0	23	527
2022	263	139	8	74	0	0	27	511
2023	242	119	6	75	0	0	61	503

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 Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	655	37.9	17.2	26.4
1993	679	36.0	18.9	25.8
1994	663	36.5	18.2	25.6
1995	656	35.1	18.7	25.8
1996	656	35.1	18.7	25.8
1997	768	43.2	17.8	25.3
1998	701	35.8	19.6	25.8
1999	722	38.8	18.6	32.1
2000	685	38.4	17.8	32.4
2001	687	40.5	17.0	33.3
2002	713	46.1	15.5	34.9
2003	713	46.1	15.5	34.9
2004	744	52.6	14.1	55
2005	792	51.2	15.5	54.7
2006	620	41.0	15.1	63.5
2007	663	33.2	20.0	61.2
2008	635	35.1	18.1	66.5
2009	645	35.0	18.4	63.4
2010	650	34.3	18.9	64.3
2011	640	36.6	17.4	67.5
2012	635	34.2	18.5	64.1
2013	615	33.2	18.4	68.9
2014	596	31.3	18.9	72.3
2015	576	31.0	18.5	73.3
2016	627	32.0	19.5	75.9
2017	612	33.8	18.0	74.5
2018	602	34.9	17.2	76.2
2019	610	34.8	17.5	77.2
2020	562	35.0	16.0	74.7
2021	527	32.9	15.9	99.4
2022	511	33.3	15.3	99.4
2023	503	33.8	14.8	99.4

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 Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	655	37.9	17.2	26.4
1993	679	36.0	18.9	25.8
1994	663	36.5	18.2	25.6
1995	656	35.1	18.7	25.8
1996	656	35.1	18.7	25.8
1997	768	43.2	17.8	25.3
1998	701	35.8	19.6	25.8
1999	722	38.8	18.6	32.1
2000	685	38.4	17.8	32.4
2001	687	40.5	17.0	33.3
2002	713	46.1	15.5	34.9
2003	713	46.1	15.5	34.9
2004	744	52.6	14.1	55
2005	792	51.2	15.5	54.7
2006	620	41.0	15.1	63.5
2007	663	33.2	20.0	61.2
2008	635	35.1	18.1	66.5
2009	645	35.0	18.4	63.4
2010	650	34.3	18.9	64.3
2011	640	36.6	17.4	67.5
2012	635	34.2	18.5	64.1
2013	615	33.2	18.4	68.9
2014	596	31.3	18.9	72.3
2015	576	31.0	18.5	73.3
2016	627	32.0	19.5	75.9
2017	612	33.8	18.0	74.5
2018	602	34.9	17.2	76.2
2019	610	34.8	17.5	77.2
2020	562	35.0	16.0	74.7
2021	527	32.9	15.9	99.4
2022	511	33.3	15.3	99.4
2023	503	33.8	14.8	99.4

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 Upper Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,419
2018	$7,588
2019	$8,022
2020	$8,600
2021	$9,284
2022	$9,638

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richland Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 171^st of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 148^th of 377 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland Upper Elementary)	41.7	45.4	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	59.5	65.3	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland Upper Elementary)	46.3	62.4	16.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	61.9	66	4.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Upper Elementary)	42	54.4	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	63.1	68.1	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richland Upper Elementary)	42	62.3	20.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	65.5	74.9	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Upper Elementary)	47.1	46.5	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	62.9	70.6	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richland Upper Elementary)	38.5	42.4	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	61.7	63.1	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Richland Upper Elementary)	55.7	57	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)	75.4	78.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Upper Elementary)	43.4	42.9	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	44.3	55.3	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richland Upper Elementary)	67.9	61.1	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	68.6	62.2	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	610	503	17.5%
African American	165	119	27.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	58	75	29.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	360	242	32.8%
Two or More Races	19	61	221.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.2%	99.4%	22.2%

Schools Near Richland Upper Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Richland Upper Elementary	Public	3-6	175 Wilson Drive	Richland	39218	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 939-2288	503	34	14.8	99.4%	242 (48.1%)	119 (23.7%)	75 (14.9%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (12.1%)	61.2	149^th of 390 public elementary schools	61.8%		59	148^th of 377 public elementary schools	60.7%	1	61.1	54.3	49.0	40.9	66.1	58.8	49.1	57.0	73.8	$9,638
Richland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Spell Drive	Richland	39218	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 939-4375	384	34	11.1	99.2%	186 (48.4%)	87 (22.7%)	56 (14.6%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.8%)								(n/a)										$11,436
Steen's Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Highway 469 North	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-5724	581	43	13.4	99.5%	486 (83.6%)	71 (12.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$10,302
Florence Elementary School	Public	3-5	285 Highway 469 North	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-8164	542	35	15.6	99.4%	455 (83.9%)	60 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	95.2	8^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.9%		95.9	7^th of 377 public elementary schools	98.1%	1	83.3	82.9	83.0		83.2	89.9	82.4		94.1	$9,702
Shirley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 Judy Street	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4336	174	15	11.8	100.0%	6 (3.4%)	161 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	10.7	367^th of 390 public elementary schools	5.9%					(n/a)	37.5	20.0	25.8		22.5	29.3	25.8		38.8	$13,825
Sykes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3555 Simpson Street	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4303	325	23	14.3	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	247 (76.0%)	70 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	11.8	361^st of 390 public elementary schools	7.4%		19.8	322^nd of 377 public elementary schools	14.6%	39	28.1	36.6	36.8		10.6	30.8	12.3		44.9	$12,869
Pearl Lower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	160 Mary Ann Drive	Pearl	39208	Rankin County	Pearl Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 932-7976	782	64	12.1	99.6%	352 (45.0%)	273 (34.9%)	62 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	85 (10.9%)								(n/a)										$10,525
Pearl Upper School	Public	4-5	400 Treasure Cove	Pearl	39208	Rankin County	Pearl Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 932-7981	585	42	13.8	99.5%	283 (48.4%)	212 (36.2%)	47 (8.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	34 (5.8%)	70.8	106^th of 390 public elementary schools	72.8%		74.8	82^nd of 377 public elementary schools	78.2%	24		63.2	56.7			68.9	57.8		74.3	$10,011
Lester Elementary School	Public	K-5	2350 Oakhurst Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4339	187	15	12.6	100.0%	3 (1.6%)	176 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2.9	388^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.5%					(n/a)	7.9	3.6	28.0		2.6	7.1	8.0		40.0	$15,077
Key Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	699 W. McDowell Road	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4333	199	16	12.8	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	195 (98.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.1	347^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.0%		47.4	193^rd of 377 public elementary schools	48.8%	154	35.9	32.1	39.3		20.5	10.7	25.0		57.2	$13,416

Frequently Asked Questions about Richland Upper Elementary

What district is Richland Upper Elementary in?

Rankin County School District

Is Richland Upper Elementary a good school?

Richland Upper Elementary ranks 149^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Richland Upper Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended Richland Upper Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Richland Upper Elementary?

Students at Richland Upper Elementary are 48% White, 24% African American, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

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