Richland Elementary

Summary:

Richland Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Richland R-I school district in Essex, Missouri. With just 145 students, this small school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, currently holding an impressive 8th place ranking out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richland Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests. In 2022-2023, 70% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics and 80% were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.1% and 40.9%, respectively. The school also had 80% of 3rd and 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state averages of 42.4% and 44.1%. This high level of achievement is particularly impressive given that 60% of Richland Elementary students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, yet the school still ranks 3rd out of 611 Missouri elementary schools for this student subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools in the Sikeston R-6 and New Madrid County R-I districts, Richland Elementary stands out with its exceptional academic performance and effective use of resources, spending $12,565 per student in 2021-2022 compared to $9,335 to $10,674 per student in the nearby districts. While Richland Elementary's enrollment has declined slightly from 145 students in 2022-2023 to 141 students in 2021-2022, the school's consistent high performance and ability to support economically disadvantaged students make it a standout example in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846-6110

(573) 283-5310

District: Richland R-I

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,565

Students who attend Richland Elementary usually attend:

High:

Richland High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 146

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

3.4%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richland Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (3.4%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland Elementary is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Richland Elementary employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland Elementary is $12,565.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Richland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	23.23	943^rd	1074	12.2%
2007	38.22	764^th	1080	29.3%
2008	30.29	887^th	1084	18.2%
2009	60.52	386^th	1053	63.3%
2010	42.93	687^th	1066	35.6%
2011	54.01	535^th	1088	50.8%
2012	54.22	538^th	1085	50.4%
2013	54.87	514^th	1108	53.6%
2014	73.47	229^th	1089	79.0%
2015	79.33	181^st	1058	82.9%
2017	82.83	129^th	1032	87.5%
2018	99.15	3^rd	1045	99.7%
2019	99.00	2^nd	1052	99.8%
2021	98.80	3^rd	901	99.7%
2022	98.77	6^th	908	99.3%
2023	97.91	8^th	898	99.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	99.90	3^rd	887	99.7%
2019	99.67	3^rd	907	99.7%
2023	99.98	3^rd	611	99.5%

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Rank History for White students at Richland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	98.62	4^th	898	99.6%
2019	98.59	3^rd	917	99.7%
2021	96.63	8^th	691	98.8%
2022	97.00	9^th	675	98.7%
2023	95.18	18^th	673	97.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Richland Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	228	228
1992	245	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1993	228	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1994	222	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1995	228	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1996	228	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1997	225	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1998	233	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1999	231	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2000	224	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2001	223	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2002	195	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2003	195	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2004	173	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2005	175	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2006	170	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
2007	142	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2008	141	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2009	134	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2010	117	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2011	131	6	0	0	0	0	137
2012	141	6	4	0	1	0	152
2013	123	10	4	0	0	0	137
2014	119	15	4	0	0	0	138
2015	131	12	4	0	3	0	150
2016	124	7	7	0	1	0	139
2017	144	6	7	0	3	0	160
2018	146	9	7	0	4	0	166
2019	129	10	6	0	3	0	148
2020	147	11	10	0	4	0	172
2021	135	9	8	0	3	0	155
2022	128	8	4	0	2	0	142
2023	132	6	4	0	3	0	145
2024	135	3	3	0	5	0	146

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	228	18.5	12.3	n/a
1992	258	18.2	14.1	75.6
1993	243	18.2	13.4	76.5
1994	236	19.4	12.2	89
1995	246	19.3	12.7	78.9
1996	246	19.3	12.7	78.9
1997	241	17.2	14.0	0.4
1998	253	18.2	13.9	46.6
1999	248	17.1	14.5	51.6
2000	247	17.8	13.9	0
2001	247	16.8	14.7	53
2002	202	15.4	13.1	68.8
2003	202	15.4	13.1	68.8
2004	178	13.8	12.9	71.3
2005	182	13.7	13.3	72
2006	174	15.7	11.1	75.3
2007	151	14.6	10.3	70.9
2008	147	13.7	10.7	62.6
2009	145	12.4	11.6	72.4
2010	123	12.4	9.8	69.1
2011	137	11.2	12.1	73.7
2012	152	n/a	n/a	66.4
2013	137	6.6	20.5	65
2014	138	9.4	14.6	73.9
2015	150	5.0	30.0	69.3
2016	139	5.0	27.8	69.8
2017	160	5.8	27.5	68.8
2018	166	6.7	24.5	69.3
2019	148	6.0	24.6	74.3
2020	172	7.0	24.3	70.9
2021	155	9.0	17.1	66.5
2022	142	7.5	18.8	68.3
2023	145	7.0	20.5	60
2024	146	8.6	16.8	61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	228	18.5	12.3	n/a
1992	258	18.2	14.1	75.6
1993	243	18.2	13.4	76.5
1994	236	19.4	12.2	89
1995	246	19.3	12.7	78.9
1996	246	19.3	12.7	78.9
1997	241	17.2	14.0	0.4
1998	253	18.2	13.9	46.6
1999	248	17.1	14.5	51.6
2000	247	17.8	13.9	0
2001	247	16.8	14.7	53
2002	202	15.4	13.1	68.8
2003	202	15.4	13.1	68.8
2004	178	13.8	12.9	71.3
2005	182	13.7	13.3	72
2006	174	15.7	11.1	75.3
2007	151	14.6	10.3	70.9
2008	147	13.7	10.7	62.6
2009	145	12.4	11.6	72.4
2010	123	12.4	9.8	69.1
2011	137	11.2	12.1	73.7
2012	152	n/a	n/a	66.4
2013	137	6.6	20.5	65
2014	138	9.4	14.6	73.9
2015	150	5.0	30.0	69.3
2016	139	5.0	27.8	69.8
2017	160	5.8	27.5	68.8
2018	166	6.7	24.5	69.3
2019	148	6.0	24.6	74.3
2020	172	7.0	24.3	70.9
2021	155	9.0	17.1	66.5
2022	142	7.5	18.8	68.3
2023	145	7.0	20.5	60
2024	146	8.6	16.8	61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richland Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$976 (8.5%)	$10,462 (91.5%)	$11,438
2020	$1,275 (12.3%)	$9,117 (87.7%)	$10,392
2021	$1,452 (12.9%)	$9,828 (87.1%)	$11,280
2022	$1,332 (10.6%)	$11,233 (89.4%)	$12,565

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 8^th of 898 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)	82.6	81.5	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland R-I)	82.6	81.5	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary)	82.6	80	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland R-I)	82.6	80	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary)	82.4	75	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland R-I)	82.4	75	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richland Elementary)	90.4	70	20.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richland R-I)	90.4	70	20.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Richland Elementary)	86.7	80	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Richland R-I)	86.7	80	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary)	96.7	80	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland R-I)	96.7	80	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	148	145	2%
African American	10	6	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	132	2.3%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.3%	60%	14.3%

Schools Near Richland Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	24456 State Hwy 114	Essex	63846	Stoddard County	Richland R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 283-5310	146	9	16.8	61.6%	135 (92.5%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)								(n/a)							90.8		$12,565	$1,332	$11,233
Bloomfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	505 Court St	Bloomfield	63825	Stoddard County	Bloomfield R-XIV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 568-4562	259	19	13.3	56.0%	247 (95.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	35.2	606^th of 906 public elementary schools	33.1%		48.6	471^st of 898 public elementary schools	47.6%	135	27.0	36.0				37.9			$10,626	$1,271	$9,355
Southwest Elementary	Public	K-2	915 W Grant St	Dexter	63841	Stoddard County	Dexter R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 614-1015	474	38	12.4	57.6%	430 (90.7%)	5 (1.1%)	16 (3.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)								(n/a)									$9,519	$672	$8,847
Southwest Elementary Preschool	Public	PK	915 W.Grant	Dexter	63841	Stoddard County	Dexter R-Xi	No	No	No	No	(573) 614-1015	97	7	13.8	52.6%	88 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)								(n/a)
Central Elementary	Public	3-5	1213 Central Dr	Dexter	63841	Stoddard County	Dexter R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 614-1020	461	38	12.2	51.6%	420 (91.1%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	75.4	194^th of 906 public elementary schools	78.6%		66.6	291^st of 898 public elementary schools	67.6%	97	48.0	48.4	57.8		53.4	55.6	54.3	54.0	$9,469	$831	$8,639
Bernie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	121 S Spiker	Bernie	63822	Stoddard County	Bernie R-Xiii	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 293-5335	277	24	11.7	62.8%	239 (86.3%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)	84.7	110^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.9%		74.2	197^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.1%	87	57.5	53.2		88.8	81.0	54.4			$9,508	$1,775	$7,733
Lee Hunter Elementary	Public	1-4	315 Baker Street	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 472-2200	355	25	14.4	99.7%	219 (61.7%)	98 (27.6%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)	50.7	445^th of 906 public elementary schools	50.9%		50.5	451^st of 898 public elementary schools	49.8%	6	34.4	58.5				37.8	38.9		$9,379	$3,285	$6,095
Matthews Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	206 Story St	Matthews	63867	New Madrid County	New Madrid County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0077	144	13	11.5	100.0%	124 (86.1%)	8 (5.6%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)	15.5	778^th of 906 public elementary schools	14.1%					(n/a)		13.4	17.5		26.2				$14,765	$3,360	$11,405
Bell City Elementary	Public	K-6	25254 Walnut St	Bell City	63735	Stoddard County	Bell City R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 733-4444	107	14	7.8	57.0%	98 (91.6%)	5 (4.7%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	84.1								$11,612	$2,571	$9,042
Sikeston Kindergarten Center	Public	PK-K	1310 E Salcedo Rd	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0653	362	34	10.7	100.0%	192 (53.0%)	116 (32.0%)	17 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)								(n/a)									$10,674	$1,961	$8,712

Frequently Asked Questions about Richland Elementary

What district is Richland Elementary in?

Richland R-I

What is the racial makeup of Richland Elementary?

Students at Richland Elementary are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Richland Elementary attend?

Students who attend Richland Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Richland High

How many students attend Richland Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 146 students attended Richland Elementary.

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