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Which teacher or staff member at Richland Elementary School deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
412
Elementary
DISTRICT 463 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GULL LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 261725005408
Richland Elementary School
9476 M 89, RICHLAND, MI 49083 · (269) 548-3905 · Kalamazoo County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL412 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
141 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 154 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 121 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 137 | 33% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Gull Lake Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Richland Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Elementary School this school | 412 | 34.2% | N/A |
| Churchill Elementary School MUSKEGON | 414 | 33.1% | 51.9% |
| Chapman Elementary School ROCKWOOD | 434 | 32.9% | 47.8% |
| Hayes Elementary School WESTLAND | 416 | 36.1% | 50.7% |
| Blanche Sims Elementary School LAKE ORION | 423 | 31.2% | 56.0% |
| Forest Elementary School RIVERVIEW | 395 | 37.2% | 32.2% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Richland Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Kalamazoo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 412 | #596 of 1,630 | #15 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #131 of 1,424 | #4 of 38 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.5% | #645 of 1,424 | #28 of 38 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.2% | #1,156 of 1,563 | #28 of 42 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.4% | #886 of 979 | #21 of 24 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
412
+99 (+32%) vs 2020
+4% since 1990-91, when it was 396
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 13.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 412 | 32.1 | 12.8:1 | 34% (141) |
| 2023-24 | 419 | 30 | 13.9:1 | 35% (146) |
| 2022-23 | 433 | 32.3 | 13.4:1 | 34% (147) |
| 2020-21 | 313 | 23 | 13.6:1 | 26% (81) |
| 2017-18 | 422 | 23.6 | 17.9:1 | 25% (107) |
| 2015-16 | 411 | 21 | 19.6:1 | 25% (101) |
| 2010-11 | 318 | 21 | 15.1:1 | 26% (84) |
| 2000-01 | 467 | 24 | 19.5:1 | 8% (36) |
| 1990-91 | 396 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Richland Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (422 to 412); teachers up 36% (23.6 to 32.1).
About Richland Elementary School
Richland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school with an address in RICHLAND, Michigan. It enrolls 412 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are kindergarten through 2.
Richland Elementary School is one of 7 schools in Gull Lake Community Schools, which enrolls 3,402 students in total.
About 77% of the student body at Richland Elementary School is White. The remaining students are 9% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 6% Black. Kalamazoo County residents are about 76% White, a similar share. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 39%.
Classroom staffing at Richland Elementary School totals 32.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. Federal data show 34% of students (141) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Kalamazoo County average 45%.
American Community Survey estimates for Kalamazoo County show that median household income comes to about $72,532, roughly 41% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. The county's public schools total 93, with about 34,151 students.
A public school about 0.1 miles away, Gull Lake Middle School, is the closest to Richland Elementary School. Richland Elementary School has 6 other public schools within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Fringe. That means it sits in rural territory close to an urban area.
The school's enrollment increased 32% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
People can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs and other school topics. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Kalamazoo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
262,375
Census ACS
Median income
$72,532
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
93
34,151 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Gull Lake Community Schools
- Gull Lake High SchoolHigh · 877 students
- Gull Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 717 students
- Thomas M Ryan Intermediate SchoolElementary · 698 students
- Gull Lake Virtual PartnershipCombined · 392 students
- Kellogg Elementary SchoolElementary · 278 students
- Gull Lake Gateway AcademyHigh · 28 students
Other schools in RICHLAND
- Gull Lake High SchoolHigh · 877 students
- Gull Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 717 students
- Thomas M Ryan Intermediate SchoolElementary · 698 students
- Gull Lake Gateway AcademyHigh · 28 students
Other Richland Elementary schools
15 other US public schools in 12 states are named Richland Elementary. Richland Elementary School is the 10th largest of the 16.
- Richland ElementaryMemphis, TN · 907 students
- Richland ElementarySan Marcos, CA · 883 students
- Richland Elementary SchoolJohnstown, PA · 831 students
- Richland Elementary SchoolCrest Hill, IL · 774 students
- Richland Elementary SchoolRICHARDSON, TX · 643 students
Nearby schools
- Gull Lake Middle School0.1 mi · 717
- Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School0.4 mi · 698
- Gull Lake High School0.4 mi · 877
- Gull Lake Gateway Academy0.6 mi · 28
- Kellogg Elementary School3.9 mi · 278
- GalesburgAugusta Middle School5.0 mi · 302
Frequently asked questions
About Richland Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School enrolls approximately 412 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Richland Elementary School serve?
Richland Elementary School serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is approximately 12.8:1 (32 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School reports a student body of 77% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Richland Elementary School in?
Richland Elementary School is part of Gull Lake Community Schools.
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