Richland Elementary School

1011 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Richland Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
507 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Richland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#566 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richland Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
15%
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Black
29%
19%
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White
63%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Richland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richland Elementary School's ranking?
Richland Elementary School is ranked #566 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Richland Elementary School often compared to?
Richland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bragg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
507 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of West Memphis School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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