Richmond School

Summary:

Richmond School is an elementary school located in Philadelphia, PA, serving 362 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Richmond School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years.

Richmond School's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.2% of Richmond students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 21.8% in the Philadelphia district. The school's performance is particularly low in Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.3% to 23.5% across grade levels, compared to the state average of 40.4% to 51.4%. In English Language Arts, Richmond's proficiency rates are also below the state and district, ranging from 26% to 44.4% across grades, compared to the state average of 51.5% to 55.8%. However, Science proficiency is the school's strongest area, with 66.7% of students proficient or better, but still below the state average of 65.8%.

The nearby schools, such as Willard Frances E School, Hackett Horatio B School, and Webster School, also struggle academically, with proficiency rates generally below the state averages. However, Hackett Horatio B School stands out as a relative high performer, with proficiency rates significantly above the other nearby schools and even the state averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. This suggests that even within the same district, there can be significant variation in academic performance, indicating the potential for some schools to achieve better outcomes with the right resources and strategies.


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Public K-5

 2944 Belgrade St
       Philadelphia, PA  19134-4956


(215) 400-7159

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1218th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,371 Help


Students who attend Richmond School usually attend:

Middle:    Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones
High:    Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
    Kensington Health Sciences
    Kensington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.8%
White:
34.0%
African American:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richmond School ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 47th among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richmond School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.8%), White (34%), African American (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond School is 12.9. 75 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond School is $21,371, which is the 47th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richmond School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond School 1218th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Richmond School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richmond School

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Rank History for all students at Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 10.18 1154th 1302 11.4%
2004 9.72 1165th 1308 10.9%
2005 26.87 1058th 1299 18.6%
2006 25.90 1294th 1545 16.2%
2007 22.26 1334th 1555 14.2%
2008 41.61 1127th 1551 27.3%
2009 35.24 1217th 1549 21.4%
2010 43.53 1127th 1579 28.6%
2011 35.03 1251st 1597 21.7%
2012 15.69 1400th 1599 12.4%
2013 8.54 1363rd 1519 10.3%
2014 6.97 1336th 1467 8.9%
2015 12.41 1275th 1474 13.5%
2016 11.11 1350th 1554 13.1%
2017 10.01 1358th 1547 12.2%
2018 15.40 1287th 1530 15.9%
2019 17.77 1271st 1544 17.7%
2021 5.29 1359th 1433 5.2%
2022 25.32 1161st 1534 24.3%
2023 21.51 1209th 1534 21.2%
2024 19.97 1218th 1526 20.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.83 1051st 1414 25.7%
2024 29.50 1078th 1432 24.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.78 1263rd 1488 15.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.02 711th 1043 31.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.64 1116th 1495 25.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.90 267th 437 38.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.38 230th 432 46.8%
2024 34.51 312th 454 31.3%
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Rank History for White students at Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.66 1027th 1236 16.9%
2024 17.25 1092nd 1229 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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Enrollment information for Richmond School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 429 115 4 25 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 406 114 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1990 441 105 6 17 7 n/a n/a 0 576
1991 454 89 8 18 7 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 519 73 11 14 6 n/a n/a 0 623
1993 481 92 13 21 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1994 526 56 9 39 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1995 552 41 12 30 3 n/a n/a 0 638
1996 552 41 12 30 3 n/a n/a 0 638
1997 579 37 6 56 5 n/a n/a 0 683
1998 598 35 4 39 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1999 601 48 5 42 2 n/a n/a 0 698
2000 544 61 6 58 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 533 66 5 59 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2002 500 95 8 98 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2003 500 95 8 98 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2004 475 105 8 140 2 n/a n/a 0 730
2005 468 114 8 132 1 n/a n/a 0 723
2006 429 112 4 127 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2007 402 119 4 134 3 n/a n/a 0 662
2008 372 95 4 129 3 n/a n/a 16 619
2009 347 119 2 146 2 n/a n/a 28 644
2010 352 103 3 146 1 n/a n/a 41 646
2011 365 99 5 163 1 0 52 0 685
2012 355 80 6 181 0 0 54 0 676
2013 316 106 6 192 1 0 66 0 687
2014 304 112 9 151 1 0 80 0 657
2015 296 135 7 162 2 0 76 0 678
2016 293 127 6 159 1 0 92 0 678
2017 275 145 5 161 0 0 84 0 670
2018 252 114 5 158 0 0 77 0 606
2019 207 102 8 170 0 0 46 0 533
2020 192 102 6 173 1 0 38 0 512
2021 172 84 11 158 0 0 28 0 453
2022 132 65 8 146 1 0 21 0 373
2023 123 47 7 162 0 1 22 0 362

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 Richmond School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 32.0 17.9 n/a
1989 545 33.0 16.5 n/a
1990 576 33.0 17.4 0
1991 576 31.0 18.5 n/a
1992 623 34.0 18.3 n/a
1993 609 30.0 20.3 n/a
1994 630 31.0 20.3 n/a
1995 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1996 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1997 683 33.0 20.7 n/a
1998 677 33.0 20.5 n/a
1999 698 33.0 21.2 n/a
2000 671 33.0 20.3 83
2001 663 33.0 20.1 83.6
2002 701 28.0 25.0 83.7
2003 701 28.0 25.0 83.7
2004 730 32.0 22.8 78.2
2005 723 33.0 21.9 81.2
2006 673 33.0 20.4 84.5
2007 662 34.0 19.5 84.6
2008 619 34.0 18.2 89.1
2009 644 34.1 18.9 90.1
2010 646 37.2 17.3 106.3
2011 685 36.2 18.8 99.6
2012 676 39.1 17.2 99.6
2013 687 28.1 24.3 99.6
2014 657 25.9 25.3 99.5
2015 678 34.0 19.9 99.6
2016 678 33.0 20.5 100
2017 670 37.1 18.0 100
2018 606 34.2 17.7 100
2019 533 37.2 14.3 100
2020 512 34.0 15.0 99.6
2021 453 31.1 14.5 99.3
2022 373 30.2 12.3 99.2
2023 362 28.0 12.9 100

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 Richmond School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 32.0 17.9 n/a
1989 545 33.0 16.5 n/a
1990 576 33.0 17.4 0
1991 576 31.0 18.5 n/a
1992 623 34.0 18.3 n/a
1993 609 30.0 20.3 n/a
1994 630 31.0 20.3 n/a
1995 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1996 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1997 683 33.0 20.7 n/a
1998 677 33.0 20.5 n/a
1999 698 33.0 21.2 n/a
2000 671 33.0 20.3 83
2001 663 33.0 20.1 83.6
2002 701 28.0 25.0 83.7
2003 701 28.0 25.0 83.7
2004 730 32.0 22.8 78.2
2005 723 33.0 21.9 81.2
2006 673 33.0 20.4 84.5
2007 662 34.0 19.5 84.6
2008 619 34.0 18.2 89.1
2009 644 34.1 18.9 90.1
2010 646 37.2 17.3 106.3
2011 685 36.2 18.8 99.6
2012 676 39.1 17.2 99.6
2013 687 28.1 24.3 99.6
2014 657 25.9 25.3 99.5
2015 678 34.0 19.9 99.6
2016 678 33.0 20.5 100
2017 670 37.1 18.0 100
2018 606 34.2 17.7 100
2019 533 37.2 14.3 100
2020 512 34.0 15.0 99.6
2021 453 31.1 14.5 99.3
2022 373 30.2 12.3 99.2
2023 362 28.0 12.9 100

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 Richmond School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,722 (19.8%) $11,013 (80.2%) $13,735
2020 $3,094 (21.5%) $11,326 (78.5%) $14,421
2021 $5,189 (31.9%) $11,081 (68.1%) $16,270
2022 $11,324 (53.0%) $10,046 (47.0%) $21,371

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond 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 1271st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1209th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Richmond School)32.938.6
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond School)42.736.8
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Richmond School)25.614.6
 11%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Richmond School)58.547.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond School)42.741.7
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Richmond School)19.514.5
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond School)41.739.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Richmond School)26.222.4
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Richmond School)58.547.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Richmond School)42.439.1
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students533362
 32.1%
African American10247
 53.9%
American Indian00
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic170162
 4.7%
Pacific Islander01
White207123
 40.6%
Two or More Races4622
 52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Richmond School.

Richmond School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Richmond School are 45% Hispanic, 34% White, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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