Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richmond Street Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 55% 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: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Richmond Street Elementary School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richmond Street Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Street Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#929 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
26%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
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 Richmond Street Elementary School's ranking?
Richmond Street Elementary School is ranked #929 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Richmond Street Elementary School often compared to?
Richmond Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richmond Street Elementary School?
568 students attend Richmond Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Richmond Street Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Street Elementary School?
Richmond Street Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Richmond Street Elementary School offer ?
Richmond Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richmond Street Elementary School part of?
Richmond Street Elementary School is part of El Segundo Unified School District.
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