Richland Elementary School

Public K-6

 1011 W Barton
       West Memphis, AR  72301


(870) 735-6443

District: West Memphis School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,494 Help


Students who attend Richland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Junior High School
High:    The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.6%
African American:
27.3%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Richland Elementary School ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the West Memphis School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), African American (27.3%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the West Memphis School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland Elementary School is $7,494, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the West Memphis School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Richland Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Memphis School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Memphis School District 228th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richland Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 87.41 26th 411 93.7%
2006 87.57 23rd 402 94.3%
2007 89.56 14th 440 96.8%
2008 91.46 8th 439 98.2%
2009 87.41 22nd 445 95.1%
2010 92.44 3rd 457 99.3%
2011 91.89 3rd 471 99.4%
2012 91.94 1st 468 99.8%
2013 91.85 4th 476 99.2%
2014 93.29 3rd 471 99.4%
2015 78.33 76th 466 83.7%
2016 84.34 39th 494 92.1%
2017 77.87 85th 485 82.5%
2018 79.16 81st 480 83.1%
2019 73.91 110th 488 77.5%
2021 52.60 257th 496 48.2%
2022 46.99 289th 487 40.7%
2023 68.58 150th 492 69.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, October 21, 2016

Open Quote my grandson has been a student there for 3 years and he has grown by leaps and bounds. He's happy, has plenty friends and enjoys the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Richland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 340 78 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1989 330 79 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 416
1990 353 85 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1991 356 77 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 359 62 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1993 350 59 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 335 61 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 330 66 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 330 66 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 343 78 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1998 330 66 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 301 70 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 298 69 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2001 297 64 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 288 69 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2003 288 69 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2004 310 83 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 320 90 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2006 343 96 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 350 113 7 0 3 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 372 120 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 415 116 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2010 428 112 5 2 0 5 17 0 569
2011 442 96 4 2 0 0 13 0 557
2012 421 98 4 4 0 1 7 0 535
2013 442 90 5 8 0 0 7 0 552
2014 440 91 5 13 0 0 6 0 555
2015 432 111 3 17 0 0 4 0 567
2016 415 100 4 10 0 0 3 0 532
2017 418 114 6 10 0 0 1 0 549
2018 414 142 6 10 0 1 1 0 574
2019 408 167 9 11 0 0 1 0 596
2020 407 166 9 11 0 1 1 0 595
2021 374 176 9 9 0 0 8 0 576
2022 363 157 9 11 0 0 10 0 550
2023 341 144 14 14 0 0 15 0 528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 21.0 20.3 n/a
1989 416 24.0 17.3 n/a
1990 443 25.0 17.7 14.7
1991 439 25.0 17.5 11.8
1992 428 23.0 18.6 14.3
1993 418 22.7 18.4 14.1
1994 400 22.7 17.6 14.5
1995 399 22.9 17.4 13.5
1996 399 22.9 17.4 13.5
1997 424 22.9 18.5 13.4
1998 399 22.9 17.4 13.3
1999 373 21.0 17.8 17.2
2000 370 20.0 18.5 21.1
2001 364 21.0 17.3 24.5
2002 367 21.0 17.5 24.5
2003 367 21.0 17.5 24.5
2004 404 22.0 18.4 23.8
2005 420 26.0 16.2 38.1
2006 449 26.0 17.3 99.3
2007 473 31.0 15.3 99.4
2008 503 31.0 16.2 99.4
2009 540 33.0 16.4 99.4
2010 569 32.0 16.7 99.5
2011 557 30.9 18.0 99.5
2012 535 30.7 17.3 99.4
2013 552 30.0 18.4 40.4
2014 555 38.1 14.5 99.5
2015 567 31.0 18.2 99.5
2016 532 33.0 16.1 100
2017 549 33.7 16.2 83.2
2018 574 34.9 16.4 82.1
2019 596 29.9 19.8 100
2020 595 34.9 17.0 100
2021 576 33.7 17.0 100
2022 550 32.3 17.0 100
2023 528 32.0 16.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 21.0 20.3 n/a
1989 416 24.0 17.3 n/a
1990 443 25.0 17.7 14.7
1991 439 25.0 17.5 11.8
1992 428 23.0 18.6 14.3
1993 418 22.7 18.4 14.1
1994 400 22.7 17.6 14.5
1995 399 22.9 17.4 13.5
1996 399 22.9 17.4 13.5
1997 424 22.9 18.5 13.4
1998 399 22.9 17.4 13.3
1999 373 21.0 17.8 17.2
2000 370 20.0 18.5 21.1
2001 364 21.0 17.3 24.5
2002 367 21.0 17.5 24.5
2003 367 21.0 17.5 24.5
2004 404 22.0 18.4 23.8
2005 420 26.0 16.2 38.1
2006 449 26.0 17.3 99.3
2007 473 31.0 15.3 99.4
2008 503 31.0 16.2 99.4
2009 540 33.0 16.4 99.4
2010 569 32.0 16.7 99.5
2011 557 30.9 18.0 99.5
2012 535 30.7 17.3 99.4
2013 552 30.0 18.4 40.4
2014 555 38.1 14.5 99.5
2015 567 31.0 18.2 99.5
2016 532 33.0 16.1 100
2017 549 33.7 16.2 83.2
2018 574 34.9 16.4 82.1
2019 596 29.9 19.8 100
2020 595 34.9 17.0 100
2021 576 33.7 17.0 100
2022 550 32.3 17.0 100
2023 528 32.0 16.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $779 (10.4%) $6,715 (89.6%) $7,494

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richland Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th of 492 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Richland Elementary School)86.368.8
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English (West Memphis School District)60.835
 25.8%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)71.259.4
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Math (West Memphis School District)5327.2
 25.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Richland Elementary School)35.634.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Science (West Memphis School District)19.412.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Richland Elementary School)45.220.3
 24.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (West Memphis School District)22.39.9
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Richland Elementary School)80.775.6
 5.1%
   4th Grade English (West Memphis School District)55.441.8
 13.6%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)71.173.1
 2%
   4th Grade Math (West Memphis School District)35.330.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Richland Elementary School)51.844.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (West Memphis School District)24.621.1
 3.5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Richland Elementary School)45.842.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (West Memphis School District)33.220.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Richland Elementary School)84.479
 5.4%
   5th Grade English (West Memphis School District)62.657.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)63.872.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (West Memphis School District)30.125.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Richland Elementary School)50.643.2
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (West Memphis School District)18.418.1
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Richland Elementary School)49.442
 7.4%
   5th Grade Reading (West Memphis School District)24.318.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Richland Elementary School)80.977
 3.9%
   6th Grade English (West Memphis School District)65.746.8
 18.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)67.847.6
 20.2%
   6th Grade Math (West Memphis School District)32.916.2
 16.7%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Richland Elementary School)45.241
 4.2%
   6th Grade Science (West Memphis School District)24.414.9
 9.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Richland Elementary School)59.537.7
 21.8%
   6th Grade Reading (West Memphis School District)28.712.9
 15.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students596528
 11.4%
African American167144
 13.8%
American Indian00
Asian914
 55.6%
Hispanic1114
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White408341
 16.4%
Two or More Races115
 1400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Richland Elementary School ranks 151st of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Richland Elementary School.

Students who attend Richland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Junior High School
High : The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School

Students at Richland Elementary School are 65% White, 27% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.


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