Richardson Elementary School

Summary:

Richardson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, serving 346 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Cuyahoga Falls City School District, which is ranked 401 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richardson Elementary generally performs better than the Cuyahoga Falls City School District and the state of Ohio in various subject areas and grade levels on the Ohio State Tests. For example, in 2023-2024, 79.2% of 3rd graders at Richardson Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 73.6% for the district and 64.5% for the state. The school also has a strong gifted and talented program, ranking 6th out of 128 Ohio elementary schools in 2021-2022 for this student subgroup. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 2.0% in 2019-2020 to 18.9% in 2023-2024.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Cuyahoga Falls City School District, Richardson Elementary generally performs better on test scores and has a higher ranking, with the exception of Silver Lake Elementary School, which outperforms Richardson in several areas. However, Richardson's performance is still stronger than the Akron City schools in the comparison group. The school's spending per student ($10,013 in 2018-2019) is in line with the other schools in the Cuyahoga Falls City School District and the Akron City schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2226 23rd St
       Cuyahoga Falls, OH  44223-1410


(330) 926-3807

District: Cuyahoga Falls City

SchoolDigger Rank:
621st of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Richardson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bolich Middle School
High:    Cuyahoga Falls High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Compare Details Richardson Elementary School ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.31. (See more...)
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richardson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Elementary School 621st of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Richardson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cuyahoga Falls City:

SchoolDigger ranks Cuyahoga Falls City 401st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richardson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.53 988th 1471 32.8%
2005 70.47 445th 1501 70.4%
2006 74.50 348th 1504 76.9%
2007 75.47 342nd 1609 78.7%
2008 70.54 501st 1582 68.3%
2009 67.30 632nd 1610 60.7%
2010 66.27 692nd 1662 58.4%
2011 75.75 369th 1686 78.1%
2012 73.92 456th 1709 73.3%
2013 77.50 311th 1701 81.7%
2014 69.15 645th 1687 61.8%
2015 63.65 747th 1684 55.6%
2016 71.53 558th 1678 66.7%
2017 63.18 782nd 1651 52.6%
2018 59.99 818th 1636 50.0%
2019 60.79 808th 1676 51.8%
2021 73.89 481st 1610 70.1%
2022 73.07 491st 1588 69.1%
2023 66.14 642nd 1596 59.8%
2024 66.31 621st 1577 60.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.50 762nd 900 15.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.28 610th 1465 58.4%
2019 53.42 782nd 1465 46.6%
2021 71.22 359th 1404 74.4%
2022 69.81 394th 1419 72.2%
2023 55.68 683rd 1447 52.8%
2024 57.17 679th 1484 54.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.86 608th 1518 59.9%
2019 62.04 703rd 1502 53.2%
2021 68.86 489th 1467 66.7%
2022 67.04 560th 1488 62.4%
2023 59.95 695th 1483 53.1%
2024 61.57 649th 1466 55.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.14 573rd 1021 43.9%
2019 57.81 335th 956 65.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.15 383rd 759 49.5%
2021 57.23 107th 219 51.1%
2022 74.97 6th 128 95.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.66 871st 1536 43.3%
2019 58.35 780th 1535 49.2%
2021 74.06 424th 1499 71.7%
2022 77.98 341st 1518 77.5%
2023 70.58 502nd 1498 66.5%
2024 65.33 599th 1485 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.07 736th 1309 43.8%
2019 48.67 789th 1271 37.9%
2021 64.80 459th 1249 63.3%
2022 72.74 338th 1242 72.8%
2023 55.78 607th 1215 50.0%
2024 69.61 393rd 1190 67.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Richardson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richardson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 340 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1989 359 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 372 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 361 4 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 391 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 351 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1994 345 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1995 323 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 323 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 317 7 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 298 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1999 296 5 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 305
2000 283 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 284 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 289
2002 279 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 1 289
2003 279 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 1 289
2004 289 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 4 301
2005 279 8 1 3 0 n/a n/a 4 295
2006 396 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 8 413
2007 418 10 5 1 0 n/a n/a 7 441
2008 395 16 5 6 0 n/a n/a 14 436
2009 381 8 7 6 0 n/a n/a 8 410
2010 353 8 10 6 0 n/a n/a 11 388
2011 356 10 9 5 0 0 19 0 399
2012 351 10 9 9 0 0 20 0 399
2013 359 11 4 10 0 0 28 0 412
2014 356 13 6 7 0 0 18 0 400
2015 339 15 7 7 0 0 20 0 388
2016 354 16 6 8 0 0 19 0 403
2017 353 25 5 9 0 0 32 0 424
2018 325 22 8 11 0 0 33 0 399
2019 322 21 15 13 0 0 26 0 397
2020 291 21 27 13 0 0 28 0 380
2021 269 21 23 14 0 0 20 0 347
2022 239 16 24 20 0 0 25 0 324
2023 246 23 24 27 1 0 25 0 346

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 Richardson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 16.0 21.7 0
1989 368 15.0 24.5 n/a
1990 381 15.0 25.4 n/a
1991 372 16.0 23.2 n/a
1992 397 18.0 22.0 6.8
1993 357 16.0 22.3 7
1994 350 17.7 19.8 8
1995 327 16.5 19.8 9.5
1996 327 16.5 19.8 9.5
1997 327 18.0 18.2 9.8
1998 304 19.7 15.4 8.9
1999 305 20.0 15.3 13.1
2000 288 22.2 13.0 12.5
2001 289 21.5 13.4 11.1
2002 289 18.0 16.1 11.5
2003 289 18.0 16.1 11.5
2004 301 17.7 17.0 12.5
2005 295 18.0 16.4 19.2
2006 413 20.2 20.4 22
2007 441 21.7 20.3 21
2008 436 22.4 19.5 n/a
2009 410 22.9 17.9 25.1
2010 388 22.9 16.9 34.7
2011 399 22.9 17.3 34.3
2012 399 22.9 17.3 36.6
2013 412 23.4 17.5 34.2
2014 400 27.2 14.7 32
2015 388 n/a n/a 36.1
2016 403 28.0 14.3 40
2017 424 27.6 15.3 41.5
2018 399 28.0 14.2 41.1
2019 397 26.0 15.2 38
2020 380 24.0 15.8 43.4
2021 347 24.0 14.4 n/a
2022 324 23.0 14.0 n/a
2023 346 n/a n/a 50.6

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 Richardson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 16.0 21.7 0
1989 368 15.0 24.5 n/a
1990 381 15.0 25.4 n/a
1991 372 16.0 23.2 n/a
1992 397 18.0 22.0 6.8
1993 357 16.0 22.3 7
1994 350 17.7 19.8 8
1995 327 16.5 19.8 9.5
1996 327 16.5 19.8 9.5
1997 327 18.0 18.2 9.8
1998 304 19.7 15.4 8.9
1999 305 20.0 15.3 13.1
2000 288 22.2 13.0 12.5
2001 289 21.5 13.4 11.1
2002 289 18.0 16.1 11.5
2003 289 18.0 16.1 11.5
2004 301 17.7 17.0 12.5
2005 295 18.0 16.4 19.2
2006 413 20.2 20.4 22
2007 441 21.7 20.3 21
2008 436 22.4 19.5 n/a
2009 410 22.9 17.9 25.1
2010 388 22.9 16.9 34.7
2011 399 22.9 17.3 34.3
2012 399 22.9 17.3 36.6
2013 412 23.4 17.5 34.2
2014 400 27.2 14.7 32
2015 388 n/a n/a 36.1
2016 403 28.0 14.3 40
2017 424 27.6 15.3 41.5
2018 399 28.0 14.2 41.1
2019 397 26.0 15.2 38
2020 380 24.0 15.8 43.4
2021 347 24.0 14.4 n/a
2022 324 23.0 14.0 n/a
2023 346 n/a n/a 50.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richardson Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,013
2022 $12,229
2023 $11,142

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richardson Elementary School

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 808th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 642nd of 1596 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Elementary School)72.258.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cuyahoga Falls City)76.564.5
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richardson Elementary School)69.476.9
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cuyahoga Falls City)71.674.6
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Elementary School)8570
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cuyahoga Falls City)84.975.1
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richardson Elementary School)69.559.3
 10.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cuyahoga Falls City)66.764.8
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Richardson Elementary School)5368.4
 15.4%
   5th Grade Science (Cuyahoga Falls City)70.769.7
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Elementary School)69.763.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cuyahoga Falls City)73.259.7
 13.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richardson Elementary School)68.784.2
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cuyahoga Falls City)74.776.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397346
 12.8%
African American2123
 9.5%
American Indian01
Asian1524
 60%
Hispanic1327
 107.7%
Pacific Islander00
White322246
 23.6%
Two or More Races2625
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%50.6%
 12.5%


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

Middle : Bolich Middle School
High : Cuyahoga Falls High School

Richardson Elementary School ranks 621st of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Richardson Elementary School are 71% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 7% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Richardson Elementary School.


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