Enrollment
240
Elementary
DISTRICT 229 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHLAND R-IV·NCES 292643001550
RICHLAND ELEM.
714 E JEFFERSON, RICHLAND, MO 65556 · (573) 765-3812 · Pulaski County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL240 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 53% · 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 | 24 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 36 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 44 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 29 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 27 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (26) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (27).
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 8% · 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
RICHLAND ELEM.→RICHLAND HIGH
Based on grade levels within RICHLAND R-IV. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
45.0%
MO avg 44.9% . -2.7pp since 2021
Math
25.4%
MO avg 43.8% . -12.1pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 25 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 3 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 22.5% | 22.5% | 43.1% | 11.7% |
| Math | 11.7% | 13.7% | 41.1% | 33.3% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45.0% | 25.4% |
| 2023-24 | 46.4% | 30.9% |
| 2022-23 | 43.8% | 30.3% |
| 2021-22 | 47.7% | 37.5% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where RICHLAND ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Pulaski County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 25.4% | #818 of 1,019 ▼ 84 | #7 of 9 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #472 of 1,018 ▼ 52 | #6 of 9 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -7.4pp | #131 of 943 | #1 of 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 240 | #856 of 1,294 | #8 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #310 of 950 | #2 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.7% | #925 of 953 | #10 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.8% | #142 of 684 | #3 of 9 |
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
240
-31 (-11%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 372
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 11.3:1
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 | 240 | 20 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 255 | 21.8 | 11.7:1 | 100% (254) |
| 2022-23 | 257 | 23 | 11.2:1 | 100% (257) |
| 2020-21 | 271 | 24 | 11.3:1 | 99% (268) |
| 2017-18 | 311 | 25.5 | 12.2:1 | 100% (311) |
| 2015-16 | 348 | 27 | 12.9:1 | 99% (345) |
| 2010-11 | 336 | 24 | 14.0:1 | 60% (201) |
| 2000-01 | 348 | 25 | 13.9:1 | 45% (158) |
| 1990-91 | 372 | 25 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for RICHLAND ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (311 to 240); teachers down 22% (25.5 to 20).
About RICHLAND ELEM.
Located in RICHLAND, Missouri, RICHLAND ELEM. is a small elementary school. Students in pre-K through 6 make up the school's enrollment of 240 students. Elementary schools in Missouri average about 315 students, which makes this school 24% below average.
Within RICHLAND R-IV, RICHLAND ELEM. is one of 2 schools. The district enrolls 458 students.
Of every 100 students at RICHLAND ELEM., about 97 are White. Census figures show Pulaski County is about 72% White. A diversity index of 6% means there is a 6% chance two randomly chosen students at RICHLAND ELEM. are from different groups.
The school lists 20 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1. It is about the same as the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Pulaski County show that the median household earns about $64,466 a year, about 26% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Pulaski County has 23 public schools with about 9,884 students, including RICHLAND ELEM..
RICHLAND HIGH, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of RICHLAND ELEM., there are 2 other public schools.
The NCES locale for RICHLAND ELEM. is Rural: Distant, which covers schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school's student count fell 11% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.
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Pulaski County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
53,894
Census ACS
Median income
$64,466
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
9,884 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RICHLAND
- RICHLAND HIGHHigh · 218 students
- SWEDEBORG ELEM.Elementary · 35 students
Other RICHLAND Elementary schools
15 other US public schools in 12 states are named RICHLAND Elementary. RICHLAND ELEM. is the 13th largest of the 16.
- RICHLAND ELEM.ESSEX, MO · 158 students
- Richland ElementaryMemphis, TN · 907 students
- Richland ElementarySan Marcos, CA · 883 students
- Richland Elementary SchoolJohnstown, PA · 831 students
- Richland Elementary SchoolCrest Hill, IL · 774 students
Nearby schools
- RICHLAND HIGH0.0 mi · 218
- SWEDEBORG ELEM.4.6 mi · 35
- STOUTLAND ELEMENTARY7.6 mi · 235
- STOUTLAND HIGH7.6 mi · 158
- Laquey R-V High7.9 mi · 205
- Missouri Digital Academy7.9 mi · 1,377
Frequently asked questions
About RICHLAND ELEM.What is the total enrollment at RICHLAND ELEM.?
RICHLAND ELEM. enrolls approximately 240 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does RICHLAND ELEM. serve?
RICHLAND ELEM. serves grades PK-06.
How many teachers does RICHLAND ELEM. have?
RICHLAND ELEM. employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at RICHLAND ELEM.?
At RICHLAND ELEM., the student body is approximately 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees RICHLAND ELEM.?
RICHLAND ELEM. is overseen by RICHLAND R-IV in Pulaski County.
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