Total enrollment
283
-10 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Essex
Missouri · Public K-12
Essex sits inside Missouri with 2 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 283, and a mix of 1 elementary and 1 high.
7-year change in Essex
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHLAND ELEM. | Elementary | PK-06 | 158 |
| RICHLAND HIGH | High | 07-12 | 125 |
About Essex
Public education in Essex, Missouri runs across 2 schools that educates roughly 283 students. By footprint, Essex sits in the thinly populated bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Essex average about 142 students each, 63% meaningfully below the Missouri norm.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 283 students, decreased 3% from the 293 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 92% to 89%.
On this page, the community for Essex discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.