Richfield Elementary

Summary:

Richfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Richfield, North Carolina, serving 316 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Stanly County Schools district, which is ranked 127 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Richfield Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.18%) compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Endy Elementary and East Albemarle Elementary. The school also performs better than the district and state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across grades 3-5. However, Richfield Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, suggesting it may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other elementary schools in North Carolina.

Another notable aspect of Richfield Elementary is its extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 99.05% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state and nearby schools, indicating the school serves a community with a very high level of economic disadvantage. While Richfield Elementary performs well for low socioeconomic status students, it struggles with white students, ranking in the bottom 25% of schools in the state. Overall, Richfield Elementary faces challenges in addressing achievement gaps between student subgroups and the high concentration of poverty in its student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 120 Morgan Street
       Richfield, NC  28137-5737


(704) 961-4800

District: Stanly County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
637th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,326 Help


Students who attend Richfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Stanly Middle
High:    North Stanly High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.4%
Two or more races:
8.0%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Compare Details Richfield Elementary ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Stanly County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), two or more races (8%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richfield Elementary is 15.8. 8 elementary schools in the Stanly County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richfield Elementary is $9,326, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Stanly County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richfield Elementary 637th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Richfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Stanly County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanly County Schools 127th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.20 621st 1276 51.3%
2007 68.26 383rd 1293 70.4%
2008 61.37 526th 1324 60.3%
2009 64.57 516th 1354 61.9%
2010 67.01 469th 1363 65.6%
2011 74.31 313th 1381 77.3%
2012 65.54 495th 1388 64.3%
2013 59.29 532nd 1403 62.1%
2014 60.37 527th 1390 62.1%
2015 51.80 720th 1440 50.0%
2016 33.89 1015th 1425 28.8%
2017 56.26 644th 1429 54.9%
2018 48.80 767th 1434 46.5%
2019 60.01 571st 1473 61.2%
2021 42.38 839th 1489 43.7%
2022 47.34 788th 1514 48.0%
2023 53.51 706th 1502 53.0%
2024 56.70 637th 1505 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.60 813th 1332 39.0%
2019 64.06 411th 1361 69.8%
2021 66.32 316th 1329 76.2%
2022 74.52 215th 1366 84.3%
2023 64.11 425th 1437 70.4%
2024 69.72 330th 1450 77.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Richfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.38 756th 1405 46.2%
2019 60.01 555th 1424 61.0%
2021 50.80 671st 1440 53.4%
2022 54.35 650th 1458 55.4%
2023 62.12 516th 1459 64.6%
2024 49.68 719th 1455 50.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Richfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.72 469th 897 47.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Richfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.96 790th 1413 44.1%
2019 58.13 593rd 1430 58.5%
2021 33.49 935th 1444 35.2%
2022 39.30 909th 1464 37.9%
2023 44.58 847th 1461 42.0%
2024 60.32 557th 1464 62.0%
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Rank History for White students at Richfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.77 875th 1178 25.7%
2019 46.63 669th 1183 43.4%
2021 19.86 1032nd 1172 11.9%
2022 22.09 1025th 1194 14.2%
2023 26.01 973rd 1183 17.8%
2024 34.74 828th 1166 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Richfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 278 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1989 263 24 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 276 31 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 316
1991 265 32 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 309
1992 286 26 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1993 298 31 9 3 3 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 289 34 7 0 2 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 270 33 7 0 4 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 270 33 7 0 4 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 293 24 8 0 3 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 309 21 13 0 2 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 315 26 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2000 313 31 14 0 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2001 348 27 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 316 26 21 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2003 316 26 21 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2004 292 27 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2005 283 30 24 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 240 27 23 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2007 254 25 26 2 1 n/a n/a 12 320
2008 247 25 28 2 1 n/a n/a 9 312
2009 226 27 25 3 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 266 43 27 2 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2011 365 32 14 3 0 0 9 0 423
2012 324 26 13 4 0 0 7 0 374
2013 305 18 14 3 0 0 11 0 351
2014 285 23 14 4 0 0 11 0 337
2015 294 20 13 6 0 0 10 0 343
2016 275 18 16 5 0 0 13 0 327
2017 263 17 15 5 0 0 11 0 311
2018 260 17 11 5 1 0 10 0 304
2019 264 14 13 3 1 0 13 0 308
2020 267 12 11 3 3 0 22 0 318
2021 263 9 12 1 0 2 18 0 305
2022 250 17 13 4 0 0 14 0 298
2023 266 16 12 5 0 0 17 0 316
2024 263 18 9 7 0 0 26 0 323

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 Richfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 15.0 20.6 9.7
1989 290 15.0 19.3 20.7
1990 316 15.0 21.0 14.9
1991 309 14.0 22.0 15.2
1992 322 16.0 20.1 13.7
1993 344 16.0 21.5 14
1994 332 16.0 20.8 11.7
1995 314 15.0 20.9 20.4
1996 314 15.0 20.9 20.4
1997 328 16.0 20.5 21
1998 345 18.0 19.2 15.4
1999 352 18.0 19.6 0
2000 359 18.0 19.9 26.5
2001 378 18.0 21.0 29.1
2002 363 20.0 18.2 0
2003 363 20.0 18.2 0
2004 339 20.0 17.0 31.6
2005 337 20.0 16.9 37.4
2006 290 20.0 14.5 45.5
2007 320 n/a n/a 42.2
2008 312 21.3 14.6 42.6
2009 283 20.1 14.1 49.5
2010 340 20.9 16.3 54.1
2011 423 26.6 15.8 46.8
2012 374 25.3 14.7 44.7
2013 351 22.5 15.5 43.6
2014 337 21.3 15.7 50.7
2015 343 22.0 15.5 50.1
2016 327 20.0 16.3 48
2017 311 20.0 15.5 44.1
2018 304 20.2 15.0 42.4
2019 308 19.1 16.0 44.2
2020 318 17.9 17.7 44.7
2021 305 20.9 14.5 35.1
2022 298 18.8 15.7 35.2
2023 316 20.8 15.1 99.1
2024 323 20.4 15.8 95.7

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 Richfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 15.0 20.6 9.7
1989 290 15.0 19.3 20.7
1990 316 15.0 21.0 14.9
1991 309 14.0 22.0 15.2
1992 322 16.0 20.1 13.7
1993 344 16.0 21.5 14
1994 332 16.0 20.8 11.7
1995 314 15.0 20.9 20.4
1996 314 15.0 20.9 20.4
1997 328 16.0 20.5 21
1998 345 18.0 19.2 15.4
1999 352 18.0 19.6 0
2000 359 18.0 19.9 26.5
2001 378 18.0 21.0 29.1
2002 363 20.0 18.2 0
2003 363 20.0 18.2 0
2004 339 20.0 17.0 31.6
2005 337 20.0 16.9 37.4
2006 290 20.0 14.5 45.5
2007 320 n/a n/a 42.2
2008 312 21.3 14.6 42.6
2009 283 20.1 14.1 49.5
2010 340 20.9 16.3 54.1
2011 423 26.6 15.8 46.8
2012 374 25.3 14.7 44.7
2013 351 22.5 15.5 43.6
2014 337 21.3 15.7 50.7
2015 343 22.0 15.5 50.1
2016 327 20.0 16.3 48
2017 311 20.0 15.5 44.1
2018 304 20.2 15.0 42.4
2019 308 19.1 16.0 44.2
2020 318 17.9 17.7 44.7
2021 305 20.9 14.5 35.1
2022 298 18.8 15.7 35.2
2023 316 20.8 15.1 99.1
2024 323 20.4 15.8 95.7

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 Richfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,012 (10.9%) $8,313 (89.1%) $9,326

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richfield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 571st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 706th of 1502 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richfield Elementary)53.846.3
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)59.260.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Richfield Elementary)53.855.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)47.751.6
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richfield Elementary)72.655.8
 16.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)59.547.2
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Richfield Elementary)67.757.7
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)6147.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richfield Elementary)56.953.7
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)58.850.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Richfield Elementary)58.844.4
 14.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)52.139.7
 12.4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Richfield Elementary)80.474.1
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Stanly County Schools)73.960.8
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308316
 2.6%
African American1416
 14.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White264266
 0.8%
Two or More Races1317
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%99.1%
 54.9%


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Students at Richfield Elementary are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Richfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Stanly Middle
High : North Stanly High

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Richfield Elementary.

Richfield Elementary ranks 637th of 1505 North Carolina 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 North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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