Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Richland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 90%
- Reading Proficiency: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richland Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)92%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
27%
32%
White
54%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richland Elementary School often compared to?
Richland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cary Woods Elementary School, Auburn Early Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
515 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Auburn City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
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