Richwoods Elementary

Summary:

Richwoods Elementary is a public school located in Richwoods, Missouri, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 151 students. Despite its relatively high per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richwoods Elementary faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 95.7% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average and nearby schools, which range from 19.7% to 21.0%. Academically, the school's students consistently perform well below the state and district averages in all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 38.4%. The school also has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.12% to 99.34% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby Hillsboro R-III, St. Clair R-Xiii, and Desoto 73 districts, which have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 33.88% to 54.19%.

While Richwoods Elementary has the highest per-student spending among the schools analyzed, ranging from $10,340 to $16,279 over the past few years, this high level of funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes. In comparison, the nearby Hillsboro Elementary, Edgar Murray Elementary, and Vineland Elementary generally perform better academically and have lower chronic absenteeism rates, despite serving populations with similar or higher levels of economic disadvantage. This suggests that Richwoods Elementary may be facing unique challenges that are not present in the surrounding schools, and addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, attendance, and support for students and families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 10788 State Hwy A
       Richwoods, MO  63071-9744


(573) 678-2257

District: Richwoods R-Vii

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,279 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  147

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
Hispanic:
2.0%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richwoods Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Richwoods Elementary ranks worse than 88.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.03. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), Hispanic (2%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richwoods Elementary is 9.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richwoods Elementary is $16,279.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Richwoods Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richwoods Elementary 398th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Richwoods Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richwoods Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Richwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.57 889th 1074 17.2%
2007 32.92 853rd 1080 21.0%
2008 31.72 866th 1084 20.1%
2009 31.05 827th 1053 21.5%
2010 13.43 991st 1066 7.0%
2011 21.12 956th 1088 12.1%
2012 56.84 496th 1085 54.3%
2013 54.37 523rd 1108 52.8%
2014 58.21 438th 1089 59.8%
2015 41.84 679th 1058 35.8%
2017 39.41 662nd 1032 35.9%
2018 36.10 701st 1045 32.9%
2019 29.74 799th 1052 24.0%
2021 17.93 744th 901 17.4%
2022 21.78 723rd 908 20.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.82 342nd 887 61.4%
2019 48.11 460th 907 49.3%
2021 40.43 326th 574 43.2%
2022 47.73 238th 532 55.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Richwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.04 752nd 898 16.3%
2019 15.81 856th 917 6.7%
2021 7.45 668th 691 3.3%
2022 13.48 613th 675 9.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Richwoods Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Richwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.67 527th 619 14.9%
2007 50.12 342nd 624 45.2%
2008 25.76 556th 624 10.9%
2009 36.26 466th 601 22.5%
2010 47.63 376th 614 38.8%
2011 26.66 538th 625 13.9%
2012 43.45 409th 623 34.3%
2013 37.23 486th 649 25.1%
2014 48.45 355th 633 43.9%
2015 23.57 505th 585 13.7%
2017 37.34 393rd 568 30.8%
2018 46.81 296th 552 46.4%
2019 38.60 377th 587 35.8%
2021 18.51 383rd 454 15.6%
2022 25.52 359th 459 21.8%
2024 16.03 398th 451 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.35 62nd 422 85.3%
2019 59.55 149th 482 69.1%
2021 38.23 254th 371 31.5%
2022 50.20 177th 365 51.5%
2024 28.23 307th 378 18.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Richwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 323rd 479 32.6%
2019 28.54 405th 527 23.1%
2021 7.51 369th 376 1.9%
2022 13.94 347th 381 8.9%
2024 7.99 371st 379 2.1%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Richwoods Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 184 184
1992 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1993 178 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1994 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1995 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1996 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1997 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1998 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2001 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2002 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2003 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2004 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2005 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2006 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2007 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2008 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2009 165 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 167
2010 184 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2011 168 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 173
2012 164 0 2 0 0 0 9 0 175
2013 171 0 2 1 0 0 4 0 178
2014 171 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 178
2015 181 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 185
2016 184 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 190
2017 185 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 191
2018 183 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 188
2019 171 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 178
2020 137 1 0 3 0 0 17 0 158
2021 142 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 146
2022 101 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 104
2023 142 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 151
2024 142 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 147

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richwoods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 184 14.0 13.1 n/a
1992 176 14.3 12.3 64.8
1993 178 14.0 12.7 64.6
1994 198 14.9 13.3 69.7
1995 199 16.8 11.8 67.8
1996 199 16.8 11.8 67.8
1997 227 19.2 11.8 54.6
1998 248 19.4 12.8 53.6
1999 235 17.8 13.2 63
2000 195 17.4 11.2 65.6
2001 195 16.1 12.1 61.5
2002 199 15.3 13.0 59.3
2003 199 15.3 13.0 59.3
2004 177 15.7 11.3 86.4
2005 187 15.7 11.9 74.9
2006 184 17.0 10.8 67.9
2007 188 16.0 11.8 69.1
2008 175 16.6 10.5 66.9
2009 167 15.0 11.1 61.1
2010 188 14.5 12.9 68.6
2011 173 14.5 11.9 66.5
2012 175 13.9 12.5 80.6
2013 178 14.0 12.7 80.9
2014 178 13.9 12.8 92.1
2015 185 15.0 12.3 100
2016 190 15.0 12.6 98.4
2017 191 16.5 11.5 100
2018 188 15.9 11.8 100
2019 178 16.9 10.5 38.8
2020 158 15.2 10.3 98.1
2021 146 15.0 9.7 97.9
2022 104 15.0 6.9 97.1
2023 151 15.1 9.9 99.3
2024 147 16.1 9.1 100

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 Richwoods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 184 14.0 13.1 n/a
1992 176 14.3 12.3 64.8
1993 178 14.0 12.7 64.6
1994 198 14.9 13.3 69.7
1995 199 16.8 11.8 67.8
1996 199 16.8 11.8 67.8
1997 227 19.2 11.8 54.6
1998 248 19.4 12.8 53.6
1999 235 17.8 13.2 63
2000 195 17.4 11.2 65.6
2001 195 16.1 12.1 61.5
2002 199 15.3 13.0 59.3
2003 199 15.3 13.0 59.3
2004 177 15.7 11.3 86.4
2005 187 15.7 11.9 74.9
2006 184 17.0 10.8 67.9
2007 188 16.0 11.8 69.1
2008 175 16.6 10.5 66.9
2009 167 15.0 11.1 61.1
2010 188 14.5 12.9 68.6
2011 173 14.5 11.9 66.5
2012 175 13.9 12.5 80.6
2013 178 14.0 12.7 80.9
2014 178 13.9 12.8 92.1
2015 185 15.0 12.3 100
2016 190 15.0 12.6 98.4
2017 191 16.5 11.5 100
2018 188 15.9 11.8 100
2019 178 16.9 10.5 38.8
2020 158 15.2 10.3 98.1
2021 146 15.0 9.7 97.9
2022 104 15.0 6.9 97.1
2023 151 15.1 9.9 99.3
2024 147 16.1 9.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richwoods Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $769 (7.4%) $9,571 (92.6%) $10,340
2020 $848 (8.1%) $9,631 (91.9%) $10,479
2021 $722 (6.1%) $11,030 (93.8%) $11,753
2022 $3,465 (21.3%) $12,814 (78.7%) $16,278

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richwoods Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 799th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 723rd of 908 Elementary schools
 3.7%
Ranks 377th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 359th of 459 Middle schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richwoods Elementary)27.831.2
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richwoods R-Vii)27.831.2
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4639.7
 6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richwoods Elementary)27.824.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richwoods R-Vii)27.824.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.741.4
 7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richwoods Elementary)23.624.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richwoods R-Vii)23.624.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richwoods Elementary)42.822.3
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Richwoods R-Vii)42.822.3
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.939.4
 6.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Richwoods Elementary)505.3
 44.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richwoods R-Vii)505.3
 44.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Richwoods Elementary)43.815.8
 28%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Richwoods R-Vii)43.815.8
 28%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Richwoods Elementary)26.922.2
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richwoods R-Vii)26.922.2
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2931.8
 2.8%
8th Grade Science (Richwoods Elementary)30.833.4
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Richwoods R-Vii)30.833.4
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.7
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students178151
 15.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White171142
 17%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%99.3%
 60.6%


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Students at Richwoods Elementary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended Richwoods Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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