Richland Elementary School

24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
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Top 1%
Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richland Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1% in MO
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Richland Elementary School's student population of 146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
146 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Richland Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#4 out of 2084 schools
(Top 1%)
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80-84%
39%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
43%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
38%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
93%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
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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 Missouri.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Richland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richland Elementary School's ranking?
Richland Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
146 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Richland R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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