The Richland School of Academic Arts

The Richland School of Academic Arts operates as a compact primary school in Mansfield, Ohio, one of the schools within The Richland School of Academic Arts. Current enrollment sits at 338 students spanning grades K through 8.

The Richland School of Academic Arts is the operating authority for The Richland School of Academic Arts, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

Looking at the student body, The Richland School of Academic Arts records that the largest single group is White at 41%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school lists 39% Black, 17% multiracial, 2% Hispanic. By comparison, Richland County as a whole is about 85% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The Richland School of Academic Arts lists 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.8:1. The state averages around 17.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, census data for Richland County shows median household income runs about $59,509, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. The Richland School of Academic Arts is one of 49 public schools in Richland County (combined enrollment of about 18,772 students).

The closest other public school is Buckeye Community School, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an urban site. As a public charter, The Richland School of Academic Arts runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Looking at the recent track record. The Richland School of Academic Arts's enrollment has climbed 13% since 2018, when it stood at 298 (now 338). Black enrollment moved from 26% to 39% across the same window. Class-load math has grew: from 14.9:1 in 2018 to 18.8:1 in 2025.

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