Enrollment
300
Elementary
DISTRICT 380 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHMOND R-XVI·NCES 292648001552
DEAR ELEM.
701 E MAIN, RICHMOND, MO 64085 · (816) 776-5401 · Ray County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL300 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
167 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 54%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 75 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 41% |
| Grade 1 | 103 | 34% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 52% · 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 RICHMOND R-XVI. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like DEAR ELEM.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEAR ELEM. this school | 300 | 55.7% | N/A |
| COLEMAN ELEM. VILLA RIDGE | 265 | 54.3% | 41.5% |
| VAN-FAR ELEM. VANDALIA | 323 | 55.1% | 39.0% |
| WESTRAN ELEM. HUNTSVILLE | 280 | 51.8% | 44.6% |
| HAMILTON ELEM. HAMILTON | 270 | 53.7% | 52.9% |
| MONTGOMERY CITY ELEM. MONTGOMERY CITY | 326 | 53.4% | 34.8% |
Matched among Missouri 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 DEAR ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Ray County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 300 | #699 of 1,294 | #3 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.7:1 | #100 of 950 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.3% | #648 of 953 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.7% | #536 of 1,165 | #2 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +47.8% | #11 of 251 | N/A |
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
300
+38 (+15%) vs 2020
-57% since 1990-91, when it was 699
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
was 11.4:1
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 | 300 | 28 | 10.7:1 | 56% (167) |
| 2023-24 | 301 | 27.3 | 11.0:1 | 50% (152) |
| 2022-23 | 299 | 28.3 | 10.6:1 | 55% (165) |
| 2020-21 | 262 | 23 | 11.4:1 | 55% (144) |
| 2017-18 | 203 | 20.1 | 10.1:1 | 36% (74) |
| 2015-16 | 295 | 21 | 14.1:1 | 56% (166) |
| 2010-11 | 285 | 24 | 11.9:1 | 41% (116) |
| 2000-01 | 442 | 34 | 13.0:1 | 39% (171) |
| 1990-91 | 699 | 40 | 17.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DEAR ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students up 48% (203 to 300); teachers up 40% (20.1 to 28).
About DEAR ELEM.
DEAR ELEM. is an elementary school in RICHMOND, Missouri, reachable at (816) 776-5401. Students in pre-K through 1 make up the school's enrollment of 300 students.
RICHMOND R-XVI has 4 schools; together they serve 1,543 students.
A large majority of enrollment at DEAR ELEM. is White, at 88%. The school is also 9% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. The diversity index for DEAR ELEM. is 22%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Based on 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, DEAR ELEM. has a ratio of 10.7:1. Compared with the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri, this school's ratio is lower. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 56%. Compared with the 39% average for public schools in Ray County, the school's rate is higher.
The school's county is Ray County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $74,573, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ray County's 12 public schools enroll about 3,423 students and include DEAR ELEM..
RICHMOND HIGH sits about 0.6 miles from DEAR ELEM.. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
NCES assigns DEAR ELEM. the locale Town: Distant, meaning in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased 15%.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at DEAR ELEM.. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Ray County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
23,145
Census ACS
Median income
$74,573
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RICHMOND R-XVI
- RICHMOND HIGHHigh · 474 students
- SUNRISE ELEM.Elementary · 460 students
- RICHMOND MIDDLEMiddle · 309 students
Other schools in RICHMOND
- RICHMOND HIGHHigh · 474 students
- SUNRISE ELEM.Elementary · 460 students
- RICHMOND MIDDLEMiddle · 309 students
Nearby schools
- RICHMOND HIGH0.6 mi · 474
- RICHMOND MIDDLE0.8 mi · 309
- SUNRISE ELEM.0.9 mi · 460
- HARDIN-CENTRAL HIGH6.9 mi · 95
- HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.6.9 mi · 110
- LESLIE BELL ELEM.8.3 mi · 339
Frequently asked questions
About DEAR ELEM.How large is DEAR ELEM.?
DEAR ELEM. enrolls approximately 300 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does DEAR ELEM. serve?
DEAR ELEM. serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at DEAR ELEM.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at DEAR ELEM. is approximately 10.7:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at DEAR ELEM.?
Student demographics at DEAR ELEM. are roughly 88% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is DEAR ELEM. in?
DEAR ELEM. is part of RICHMOND R-XVI.
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