Robert Richardson Elementary School

Summary:

Robert Richardson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 321 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Flowing Wells Unified District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert Richardson Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 48% to 72%, compared to the district's 29% to 42% and the state's 38% to 46%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 28% to 66%, compared to the district's 19% to 33% and the state's 30% to 43%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 54%, significantly higher than the district's 30% and the state's 34%. The school has also excelled in supporting the academic growth of its Hispanic students and English Language Learners, ranking among the top elementary schools in Arizona for these subgroups.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 43.61% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Robert Richardson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top quarter of Arizona elementary schools, with a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years. When compared to other nearby schools in the Flowing Wells Unified District and the Marana Unified District, Robert Richardson Elementary School consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency and school rankings.


Detail:

Public K-6

 6901 N Camino De La Tierra
       Tucson, AZ  85741-2469


(520) 696-8500

District: Flowing Wells Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
270th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,082 Help


Students who attend Robert Richardson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Flowing Wells Junior High School
High:    Flowing Wells High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.3%
White:
43.3%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Robert Richardson Elementary School ranks better than 70.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Flowing Wells Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Robert Richardson Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Flowing Wells Unified District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.3%), White (43.3%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Flowing Wells Unified District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert Richardson Elementary School is 13.6, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Flowing Wells Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Richardson Elementary School is $7,082. 4 elementary schools in the Flowing Wells Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert Richardson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert Richardson Elementary School 270th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Robert Richardson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Flowing Wells Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Flowing Wells Unified District 194th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robert Richardson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 65.38 392nd 1062 63.1%
2010 68.91 345th 1090 68.3%
2011 64.07 389th 1075 63.8%
2012 73.28 286th 1141 74.9%
2013 73.56 288th 1158 75.1%
2014 76.16 258th 1079 76.1%
2015 65.02 303rd 955 68.3%
2016 66.67 339th 1079 68.6%
2017 69.96 326th 1106 70.5%
2018 74.54 276th 1109 75.1%
2019 76.27 246th 1039 76.3%
2021 66.17 377th 1226 69.2%
2022 57.74 368th 1000 63.2%
2023 78.72 243rd 1245 80.5%
2024 67.07 270th 912 70.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.56 489th 1027 52.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
2023 97.02 5th 451 98.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.35 217th 417 48.0%
2021 47.46 483rd 1201 59.8%
2023 54.89 288th 820 64.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.96 110th 820 86.6%
2022 71.31 164th 618 73.5%
2023 75.56 176th 1116 84.2%
2024 93.35 29th 556 94.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.12 333rd 1023 67.4%
2019 81.47 125th 862 85.5%
2021 63.79 392nd 1219 67.8%
2022 58.93 321st 824 61.0%
2023 75.31 262nd 1219 78.5%
2024 72.79 125th 602 79.2%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.03 293rd 306 4.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.60 156th 239 34.7%
2022 49.34 57th 101 43.6%
2023 58.90 49th 145 66.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.00 253rd 1032 75.5%
2019 56.85 341st 850 59.9%
2021 67.23 355th 1220 70.9%
2022 55.03 349th 830 58.0%
2023 79.49 221st 1216 81.8%
2024 74.88 121st 628 80.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.06 458th 620 26.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.14 158th 911 82.7%
2019 80.39 123rd 709 82.7%
2021 61.72 360th 1198 69.9%
2022 62.61 268th 716 62.6%
2023 71.55 257th 1170 78.0%
2024 90.36 33rd 486 93.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.43 488th 654 25.4%
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Rank History for White students at Robert Richardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.94 324th 720 55.0%
2019 47.82 325th 595 45.4%
2021 65.31 359th 1161 69.1%
2022 44.91 437th 800 45.4%
2023 71.43 245th 1024 76.1%
2024 61.88 166th 486 65.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Robert Richardson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 621 10 13 123 6 n/a n/a -50 723
1989 617 20 10 115 10 n/a n/a 41 813
1990 653 16 10 158 3 n/a n/a -11 829
1991 679 7 12 151 5 n/a n/a -276 578
1992 477 6 13 108 2 n/a n/a 1 607
1993 499 18 8 109 3 n/a n/a 0 637
1994 503 9 17 115 7 n/a n/a 0 651
1995 456 6 21 131 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1996 456 6 21 131 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1997 390 11 13 113 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 345 11 15 120 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1999 348 5 2 110 4 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 326 4 16 116 4 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 332 5 11 109 6 n/a n/a 0 463
2002 316 9 9 122 9 n/a n/a 0 465
2003 316 9 9 122 9 n/a n/a 0 465
2004 277 6 5 131 6 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 280 11 4 149 7 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 257 15 4 161 8 n/a n/a 0 445
2007 234 11 6 175 5 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 255 18 5 172 4 n/a n/a 0 454
2009 228 20 10 161 4 n/a n/a 0 423
2010 224 18 8 174 5 n/a n/a 0 429
2011 207 23 9 196 4 0 0 0 439
2012 197 14 9 187 2 0 0 0 409
2013 211 12 10 214 6 2 0 0 455
2014 202 10 8 212 3 2 0 0 437
2015 199 9 8 205 5 0 0 0 426
2016 181 2 5 205 2 0 0 0 395
2017 185 8 7 195 1 0 1 0 397
2018 184 4 8 181 2 0 1 0 380
2019 153 4 6 175 2 1 2 0 343
2020 164 4 3 163 1 3 8 0 346
2021 139 6 4 145 1 1 3 0 299
2022 137 5 3 172 2 1 7 0 327
2023 139 6 2 168 1 1 4 0 321

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 Robert Richardson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 31.8 22.7 n/a
1989 813 31.3 25.9 n/a
1990 829 33.3 24.8 n/a
1991 578 25.3 22.8 n/a
1992 607 26.0 23.3 n/a
1993 637 27.9 22.8 n/a
1994 651 30.5 21.3 n/a
1995 617 27.8 22.2 n/a
1996 617 27.8 22.2 n/a
1997 528 24.3 21.7 n/a
1998 493 23.8 20.7 n/a
1999 469 24.8 18.9 n/a
2000 466 26.0 17.9 n/a
2001 463 26.1 17.7 n/a
2002 465 26.8 17.4 n/a
2003 465 26.8 17.4 n/a
2004 425 24.8 17.1 n/a
2005 451 26.0 17.3 43.2
2006 445 24.8 17.9 41.8
2007 431 26.3 16.4 43.6
2008 454 28.0 16.2 39.2
2009 423 28.8 14.7 35.2
2010 429 24.4 17.5 36.8
2011 439 23.4 18.7 40.3
2012 409 24.0 17.0 44.5
2013 455 24.0 18.9 n/a
2014 437 24.0 18.2 48.5
2015 426 23.0 18.5 54.5
2016 395 25.0 15.8 55.2
2017 397 22.3 17.7 50.4
2018 380 22.0 17.2 51.8
2019 343 20.0 17.1 49.6
2020 346 19.0 18.2 52.6
2021 299 23.5 12.7 n/a
2022 327 19.5 16.7 27.2
2023 321 23.5 13.6 43.6

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 Robert Richardson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 31.8 22.7 n/a
1989 813 31.3 25.9 n/a
1990 829 33.3 24.8 n/a
1991 578 25.3 22.8 n/a
1992 607 26.0 23.3 n/a
1993 637 27.9 22.8 n/a
1994 651 30.5 21.3 n/a
1995 617 27.8 22.2 n/a
1996 617 27.8 22.2 n/a
1997 528 24.3 21.7 n/a
1998 493 23.8 20.7 n/a
1999 469 24.8 18.9 n/a
2000 466 26.0 17.9 n/a
2001 463 26.1 17.7 n/a
2002 465 26.8 17.4 n/a
2003 465 26.8 17.4 n/a
2004 425 24.8 17.1 n/a
2005 451 26.0 17.3 43.2
2006 445 24.8 17.9 41.8
2007 431 26.3 16.4 43.6
2008 454 28.0 16.2 39.2
2009 423 28.8 14.7 35.2
2010 429 24.4 17.5 36.8
2011 439 23.4 18.7 40.3
2012 409 24.0 17.0 44.5
2013 455 24.0 18.9 n/a
2014 437 24.0 18.2 48.5
2015 426 23.0 18.5 54.5
2016 395 25.0 15.8 55.2
2017 397 22.3 17.7 50.4
2018 380 22.0 17.2 51.8
2019 343 20.0 17.1 49.6
2020 346 19.0 18.2 52.6
2021 299 23.5 12.7 n/a
2022 327 19.5 16.7 27.2
2023 321 23.5 13.6 43.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert Richardson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,741 (20.1%) $7,713 (89.2%) $8,643
2020 $2,352 (26.8%) $7,254 (82.5%) $8,788
2021 $2,004 (26.7%) $6,256 (83.3%) $7,509
2022 $2,255 (31.8%) $5,544 (78.3%) $7,082

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Richardson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 243rd of 1245 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students343321
 6.4%
African American46
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic175168
 4%
Pacific Islander11
White153139
 9.2%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.6%43.6%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Richardson Elementary School

Students at Robert Richardson Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 43% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Robert Richardson Elementary School ranks 270th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Robert Richardson Elementary School.

Students who attend Robert Richardson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Flowing Wells Junior High School
High : Flowing Wells High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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