Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Richmond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
130 students attend Richmond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Richmond Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richmond Elementary School offer ?
Richmond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Richmond Elementary School part of?
Richmond Elementary School is part of Fleetwood Area School District.
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