Richland Elementary School

200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Richland Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Richland Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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 (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
14%
5%
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Black
22%
47%
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White
51%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Richland Elementary School often compared to?
Richland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
360 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 13% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Rankin Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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