Serving 271 students in grades 3-8, Richfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)57%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)67%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Richfield J1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend Richfield Elementary School?
271 students attend Richfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Richfield Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richfield Elementary School?
Richfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richfield Elementary School offer ?
Richfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Richfield Elementary School part of?
Richfield Elementary School is part of Richfield J1 School District.
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