Serving 823 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Richland Elementary School's student population of 823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richland Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland Elementary School's ranking?
Richland Elementary School is ranked #1402 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Richland Elementary School often compared to?
Richland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knob Hill Elementary School, Empresa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
823 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Richland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)
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