Is Richards Elementary School a good school?

Richards Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.4% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend Richards Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Richards Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Richards Elementary School?

Students at Richards Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Richards Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Richards Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Newport Middle School High : Newport Middle High School (High)

Richards Elementary School

Summary:

Richards Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Newport, New Hampshire, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 323. The school is part of the Newport School District, which is ranked 163 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richards Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of New Hampshire elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in reading, math, and science are well below the state averages, often by 20-30 percentage points. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.7% to 64.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the nearby schools. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 10.6 students per teacher in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School at New London, Grantham Village School, and Sunapee Central School, Richards Elementary School consistently underperforms in academic proficiency rates. These nearby schools also have more racially diverse student populations and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more economically advantaged student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773-1429

(603) 863-3710

District: Newport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,990

Students who attend Richards Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Newport Middle School
High:	Newport Middle High School (High)

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richards Elementary School ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), two or more races (3.6%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richards Elementary School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Richards Elementary School employs 33.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richards Elementary School is $17,990.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richards Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richards Elementary School 226^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Richards Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Newport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport School District 163^rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richards Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Richards Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	23.60	203^rd	240	15.4%
2010	30.78	190^th	242	21.5%
2011	19.17	210^th	237	11.4%
2012	41.22	156^th	241	35.3%
2013	31.78	189^th	241	21.6%
2014	22.55	209^th	242	13.6%
2015	14.89	189^th	206	8.3%
2017	8.36	219^th	229	4.4%
2018	34.98	170^th	231	26.4%
2019	14.78	209^th	231	9.5%
2021	3.91	211^th	211	0.0%
2022	4.94	231^st	233	0.9%
2023	6.90	231^st	237	2.5%
2024	8.11	226^th	234	3.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Richards Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	16.22	58^th	60	3.3%
2023	7.95	69^th	70	1.4%
2024	14.62	67^th	71	5.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Richards Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	43.36	122^nd	190	35.8%
2019	25.45	161^st	192	16.1%
2021	4.68	157^th	160	1.9%
2022	4.61	183^rd	187	2.1%
2023	9.13	188^th	193	2.6%
2024	10.41	180^th	187	3.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Richards Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	27.21	152^nd	195	22.1%
2019	9.92	188^th	195	3.6%
2021	11.90	158^th	168	6.0%
2022	8.44	190^th	194	2.1%
2023	7.25	193^rd	199	3.0%
2024	12.53	180^th	193	6.7%

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Rank History for White students at Richards Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	33.99	166^th	227	26.9%
2019	11.70	219^th	229	4.4%
2021	4.29	207^th	209	1.0%
2022	4.18	225^th	229	1.7%
2023	6.14	227^th	233	2.6%
2024	6.79	223^rd	228	2.2%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richards Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	427	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	430
1992	435	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	436
1993	391	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	393
1994	413	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	416
1995	371	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	376
1996	371	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	376
1997	389	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
1998	390	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	390
1999	401	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	405
2000	390	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	392
2001	342	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	348
2002	300	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	306
2003	300	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	306
2004	296	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	304
2005	288	5	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	299
2006	288	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	296
2007	288	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	298
2008	291	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	299
2009	360	0	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	373
2010	367	0	3	4	0	0	1	375
2011	386	0	1	1	0	0	1	389
2012	392	1	2	1	0	1	1	398
2013	364	2	1	0	0	0	1	368
2014	338	1	3	0	0	0	1	343
2015	329	1	1	0	0	0	0	331
2016	375	1	1	1	1	0	0	379
2017	431	1	2	3	1	1	0	439
2018	434	1	2	2	1	1	6	447
2019	430	0	2	2	0	2	3	439
2020	380	4	3	3	0	2	8	400
2021	344	2	2	6	0	1	9	364
2022	332	2	0	4	1	0	12	351
2023	304	2	0	7	0	0	10	323
2024	289	1	4	2	0	0	11	307

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 Richards Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	430	17.0	25.2	21.9
1992	436	19.0	22.9	23.9
1993	393	19.5	20.2	29.8
1994	416	18.0	23.1	30.5
1995	376	20.0	18.8	28.7
1996	376	20.0	18.8	28.7
1997	389	24.5	15.9	26.7
1998	390	21.0	18.6	28.7
1999	405	22.5	18.0	30.9
2000	392	24.5	16.0	33.9
2001	348	24.0	14.5	37.1
2002	306	26.5	11.5	31.4
2003	306	26.5	11.5	31.4
2004	304	21.0	14.5	31.3
2005	299	20.0	15.0	29.1
2006	296	24.8	11.9	33.4
2007	298	24.3	12.3	30.9
2008	299	21.0	14.2	34.4
2009	373	31.5	11.8	36.2
2010	375	29.5	12.7	46.9
2011	389	30.0	12.9	49.9
2012	398	33.6	11.8	37.7
2013	368	33.1	11.1	58.4
2014	343	30.2	11.3	63.3
2015	331	30.0	11.0	61
2016	379	29.0	13.0	62.3
2017	439	34.2	12.8	61
2018	447	36.0	12.4	59.3
2019	439	35.0	12.5	61.3
2020	400	36.0	11.1	58.5
2021	364	36.9	9.8	46.7
2022	351	33.0	10.6	59
2023	323	35.5	9.0	64.4
2024	307	33.1	9.2	64.5

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 Richards Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	430	17.0	25.2	21.9
1992	436	19.0	22.9	23.9
1993	393	19.5	20.2	29.8
1994	416	18.0	23.1	30.5
1995	376	20.0	18.8	28.7
1996	376	20.0	18.8	28.7
1997	389	24.5	15.9	26.7
1998	390	21.0	18.6	28.7
1999	405	22.5	18.0	30.9
2000	392	24.5	16.0	33.9
2001	348	24.0	14.5	37.1
2002	306	26.5	11.5	31.4
2003	306	26.5	11.5	31.4
2004	304	21.0	14.5	31.3
2005	299	20.0	15.0	29.1
2006	296	24.8	11.9	33.4
2007	298	24.3	12.3	30.9
2008	299	21.0	14.2	34.4
2009	373	31.5	11.8	36.2
2010	375	29.5	12.7	46.9
2011	389	30.0	12.9	49.9
2012	398	33.6	11.8	37.7
2013	368	33.1	11.1	58.4
2014	343	30.2	11.3	63.3
2015	331	30.0	11.0	61
2016	379	29.0	13.0	62.3
2017	439	34.2	12.8	61
2018	447	36.0	12.4	59.3
2019	439	35.0	12.5	61.3
2020	400	36.0	11.1	58.5
2021	364	36.9	9.8	46.7
2022	351	33.0	10.6	59
2023	323	35.5	9.0	64.4
2024	307	33.1	9.2	64.5

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 Richards Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,990

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richards Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 209^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 231^st of 237 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richards Elementary School)	51	12	39%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport School District)	50	12	38%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Richards Elementary School)	14	28	14%
3rd Grade Reading (Newport School District)	13	28	15%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Reading (Richards Elementary School)	47	20	27%
4th Grade Reading (Newport School District)	46	19	27%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Reading (Richards Elementary School)	37	22	15%
5th Grade Reading (Newport School District)	37	22	15%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Richards Elementary School)	16	19	3%
5th Grade Science (Newport School District)	15	18	3%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Richards Elementary School)	22	12	10%
All Grades Mathematics (Newport School District)	21	11	10%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Richards Elementary School)	33	23	10%
All Grades Reading (Newport School District)	35	24	11%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Richards Elementary School)	16	19	3%
All Grades Science (Newport School District)	29	14	15%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	439	323	26.4%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	430	304	29.3%
Two or More Races	3	10	233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.3%	64.4%	3.1%

Schools Near Richards Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)						NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Richards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 School St.	Newport	03773	Sullivan County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-3710	307	33	9.2	64.5%	289 (94.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	8.1	226^th of 234 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.9	231^st of 237 public elementary schools	2.5%	5							24.0	29.0	28.0				27.0	16.0		16.0	$17,990
Sunapee Central School	Public	K-5	22 School St.	Sunapee	03782	Sullivan County	Sunapee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 763-5675	178	18	10.1	22.5%	163 (91.6%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (3.9%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	84.6	26^th of 234 public elementary schools	88.9%		91.4	9^th of 237 public elementary schools	96.2%	17	73.0	68.0	61.0			67.0	67.0	61.0	76.0				68.0	61.0		61.0	$29,257
Croydon Village School	Public	K-4	889 NH Rt. 10	Croydon	03773	Sullivan County	Croydon School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 863-2080	24	3	9.6	33.3%	22 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.3%)								(n/a)																	$20,410
Unity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	864 2nd NH Tpke.	Newport	03773	Sullivan County	Unity School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 542-5888	93	11	8.3	37.6%	90 (96.8%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.7	219^th of 234 public elementary schools	6.4%					(n/a)			21.0			11.0			21.0			36.0	32.0	21.0	13.0	17.0	$23,173
Lempster Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	29 School Rd	Lempster	03605	Sullivan County	Lempster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-1080	123	9	13.9	41.5%	117 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.2	165^th of 234 public elementary schools	29.5%		63.9	71^st of 237 public elementary schools	70.0%	94	29.0			38.0	43.0	25.0	29.0			62.0	69.0		46.0			47.0	$24,818
Claremont Preschool Center	Public	PK	111 South Street	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 543-4220	65	2	32.5	44.6%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)								(n/a)
Disnard Elementary School	Public	K-5	160 Hanover St.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4260	255	26	9.8	45.5%	230 (90.2%)	4 (1.6%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	17.7	199^th of 234 public elementary schools	15.0%		25.6	187^th of 237 public elementary schools	21.1%	12	13.0	40.0	27.0			26.0	33.0	29.0	43.0				36.0	21.0		21.0	$21,759
Bluff School	Public	K-5	10 Summit Rd.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4273	178	17	10.2	57.9%	159 (89.3%)	4 (2.2%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.2%)	10.6	220^th of 234 public elementary schools	6.0%		9.3	227^th of 237 public elementary schools	4.2%	7	27.0	12.0	20.0			20.0	27.0	29.0	33.0				30.0	23.0		23.0	$21,760
Grantham Village School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 Learning Dr.	Grantham	03753	Sullivan County	Grantham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-1681	271	21	13.1	3.7%	236 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	93.7	6^th of 234 public elementary schools	97.4%		95	6^th of 237 public elementary schools	97.5%		66.0	88.0	84.0	81.0		80.0	76.0	85.0	89.0	73.0			81.0	70.0		70.0	$22,809
Kearsarge Regional Preschool New London	Public	PK	114 Cougar Ct.	New London	03257	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 526-8604	25	4	6.2	20.0%	21 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)

Richards Elementary School

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