Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Richton Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richton Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
21%
47%
White
70%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richton Elementary School's ranking?
Richton Elementary School is ranked #287 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Richton Elementary School often compared to?
Richton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Hill Elementary School, South Perry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Richton Elementary School?
298 students attend Richton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Richton Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richton Elementary School?
Richton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richton Elementary School offer ?
Richton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Richton Elementary School part of?
Richton Elementary School is part of Richton School District.
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