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:
226th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,990 Help


Students who attend Richards Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Compare Details Richards Elementary School ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richards Elementary School is 9. (See more...)
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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 226th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Richards Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Newport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport School District 163rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 23.60 203rd 240 15.4%
2010 30.78 190th 242 21.5%
2011 19.17 210th 237 11.4%
2012 41.22 156th 241 35.3%
2013 31.78 189th 241 21.6%
2014 22.55 209th 242 13.6%
2015 14.89 189th 206 8.3%
2017 8.36 219th 229 4.4%
2018 34.98 170th 231 26.4%
2019 14.78 209th 231 9.5%
2021 3.91 211th 211 0.0%
2022 4.94 231st 233 0.9%
2023 6.90 231st 237 2.5%
2024 8.11 226th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.22 58th 60 3.3%
2023 7.95 69th 70 1.4%
2024 14.62 67th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.36 122nd 190 35.8%
2019 25.45 161st 192 16.1%
2021 4.68 157th 160 1.9%
2022 4.61 183rd 187 2.1%
2023 9.13 188th 193 2.6%
2024 10.41 180th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.21 152nd 195 22.1%
2019 9.92 188th 195 3.6%
2021 11.90 158th 168 6.0%
2022 8.44 190th 194 2.1%
2023 7.25 193rd 199 3.0%
2024 12.53 180th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.99 166th 227 26.9%
2019 11.70 219th 229 4.4%
2021 4.29 207th 209 1.0%
2022 4.18 225th 229 1.7%
2023 6.14 227th 233 2.6%
2024 6.79 223rd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1991 427 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1992 435 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1993 391 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 413 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 371 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1996 371 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1997 389 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 390 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 401 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 390 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 342 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 300 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 300 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 296 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 288 5 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 288 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 288 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2008 291 0 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 360 0 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2010 367 0 3 4 0 0 1 0 375
2011 386 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 389
2012 392 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 398
2013 364 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 368
2014 338 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 343
2015 329 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 331
2016 375 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 379
2017 431 1 2 3 1 1 0 0 439
2018 434 1 2 2 1 1 6 0 447
2019 430 0 2 2 0 2 3 0 439
2020 380 4 3 3 0 2 8 0 400
2021 344 2 2 6 0 1 9 0 364
2022 332 2 0 4 1 0 12 0 351
2023 304 2 0 7 0 0 10 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 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

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

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 Richards Elementary School

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YearTotal 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 209th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 231st of 237 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richards Elementary School)5112
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport School District)5012
 38%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Richards Elementary School)1428
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Newport School District)1328
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Reading (Richards Elementary School)4720
 27%
   4th Grade Reading (Newport School District)4619
 27%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Richards Elementary School)3722
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Newport School District)3722
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Richards Elementary School)1619
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Newport School District)1518
 3%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Richards Elementary School)2212
 10%
   All Grades Mathematics (Newport School District)2111
 10%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Richards Elementary School)3323
 10%
   All Grades Reading (Newport School District)3524
 11%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Richards Elementary School)1619
 3%
   All Grades Science (Newport School District)2914
 15%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439323
 26.4%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White430304
 29.3%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%64.4%
 3.1%


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Students at Richards Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended Richards Elementary 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 New Hampshire Department of Education.

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