Richard Elementary School

Public K-4

176 McKinley Ave
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3502

(313) 432-4900

District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
70^th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,489

Students who attend Richard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Brownell Middle School
High:	Grosse Pointe South High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Hispanic:

4.3%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.7%

See top rated Michigan elementary schools

Compare Richard Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Richard Elementary School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (4.3%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 2^nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Richard Elementary School employs 20.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Elementary School is $18,489, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Richard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Elementary School 70^th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Richard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Grosse Pointe Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grosse Pointe Public Schools 62^nd of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Richard Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Richard Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Richard Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	86.05	55^th	1545	96.4%
2007	86.81	41^st	1565	97.4%
2008	83.74	100^th	1577	93.7%
2009	82.52	136^th	1589	91.4%
2010	84.11	21^st	1552	98.6%
2011	85.56	34^th	1552	97.8%
2012	91.90	56^th	1566	96.4%
2013	86.12	143^rd	1563	90.9%
2014	88.40	99^th	1533	93.5%
2015	86.86	145^th	1580	90.8%
2016	92.54	73^rd	1548	95.3%
2017	90.78	66^th	1466	95.5%
2018	84.72	187^th	1448	87.1%
2019	81.95	196^th	1408	86.1%
2021	87.49	100^th	1153	91.3%
2022	93.92	52^nd	1344	96.1%
2023	92.66	70^th	1470	95.2%

See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Female students at Richard Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.98	305^th	1443	78.9%
2019	81.53	141^st	1171	88.0%
2021	83.52	93^rd	902	89.7%
2022	86.63	100^th	1106	91.0%
2023	90.26	74^th	1321	94.4%

See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Richard Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	87.65	127^th	1446	91.2%
2019	75.78	236^th	1196	80.3%
2021	86.60	78^th	915	91.5%
2022	90.79	67^th	1139	94.1%
2023	92.30	62^nd	1334	95.4%

See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Richard Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.88	228^th	1253	81.8%
2019	77.92	196^th	1128	82.6%
2021	82.66	123^rd	1005	87.8%
2022	91.73	54^th	1102	95.1%
2023	87.60	102^nd	1198	91.5%

See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Richard Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Richard Elementary School, submit a rating!

No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Richard Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	324	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1989	341	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1990	343	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1991	348	0	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1992	322	0	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1993	318	3	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1994	363	2	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1995	366	3	14	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1996	366	3	14	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1997	399	1	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1998	427	1	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
1999	425	2	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2000	407	1	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
2001	427	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2002	450	6	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2003	450	6	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2004	442	6	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2005	447	7	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
2006	419	6	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2007	391	5	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2008	397	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	2	414
2009	372	6	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	3	391
2010	376	7	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2011	372	4	5	9	0	0	7	0	397
2012	368	8	5	10	0	0	6	0	397
2013	364	10	4	8	0	0	6	0	392
2014	355	10	3	7	0	0	6	0	381
2015	348	8	4	4	0	0	9	0	373
2016	345	9	1	12	0	0	11	0	378
2017	325	6	2	10	1	0	9	0	353
2018	316	4	4	10	2	0	9	0	345
2019	286	4	4	12	2	0	11	0	319
2020	257	4	7	12	2	0	11	0	293
2021	226	5	6	10	1	0	7	0	255
2022	226	6	6	11	2	0	5	0	256
2023	248	7	5	12	1	0	7	0	280

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 Richard Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	330	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	349	n/a	n/a	0.6
1990	351	31.0	11.3	0.3
1991	360	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	331	n/a	n/a	0.3
1993	332	n/a	0.0	0.3
1994	378	15.8	23.9	0.3
1995	384	20.6	18.6	1.3
1996	384	20.6	18.6	1.3
1997	415	22.0	18.9	0
1998	444	22.0	20.2	0.7
1999	439	23.0	19.1	0
2000	416	22.5	18.5	0
2001	436	23.5	18.6	1.1
2002	462	22.7	20.4	0
2003	462	22.7	20.4	0
2004	455	24.9	18.3	0
2005	458	24.6	18.6	0
2006	429	25.0	17.2	0.7
2007	403	24.3	16.6	0.2
2008	414	24.3	17.0	0.5
2009	391	23.5	16.6	1
2010	396	22.8	17.3	1.3
2011	397	22.6	17.5	3.5
2012	397	23.2	17.1	4.5
2013	392	24.4	16.0	2.3
2014	381	23.9	15.8	4.5
2015	373	22.0	16.9	2.1
2016	378	22.0	17.1	1.1
2017	353	20.4	17.2	2.8
2018	345	20.4	16.8	4.3
2019	319	17.3	18.4	4.1
2020	293	18.8	15.5	5.8
2021	255	20.5	12.4	8.2
2022	256	20.0	12.8	7.8
2023	280	20.2	13.8	10.7

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 Richard Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	330	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	349	n/a	n/a	0.6
1990	351	31.0	11.3	0.3
1991	360	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	331	n/a	n/a	0.3
1993	332	n/a	0.0	0.3
1994	378	15.8	23.9	0.3
1995	384	20.6	18.6	1.3
1996	384	20.6	18.6	1.3
1997	415	22.0	18.9	0
1998	444	22.0	20.2	0.7
1999	439	23.0	19.1	0
2000	416	22.5	18.5	0
2001	436	23.5	18.6	1.1
2002	462	22.7	20.4	0
2003	462	22.7	20.4	0
2004	455	24.9	18.3	0
2005	458	24.6	18.6	0
2006	429	25.0	17.2	0.7
2007	403	24.3	16.6	0.2
2008	414	24.3	17.0	0.5
2009	391	23.5	16.6	1
2010	396	22.8	17.3	1.3
2011	397	22.6	17.5	3.5
2012	397	23.2	17.1	4.5
2013	392	24.4	16.0	2.3
2014	381	23.9	15.8	4.5
2015	373	22.0	16.9	2.1
2016	378	22.0	17.1	1.1
2017	353	20.4	17.2	2.8
2018	345	20.4	16.8	4.3
2019	319	17.3	18.4	4.1
2020	293	18.8	15.5	5.8
2021	255	20.5	12.4	8.2
2022	256	20.0	12.8	7.8
2023	280	20.2	13.8	10.7

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 Richard Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$351 (2.6%)	$13,066 (97.4%)	$13,416
2020	$343 (2.4%)	$14,204 (97.6%)	$14,546
2021	$736 (4.0%)	$17,850 (96.0%)	$18,586
2022	$1,891 (9.5%)	$17,933 (90.5%)	$19,824
2023	$668 (3.6%)	$17,820 (96.4%)	$18,489

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard 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

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 196^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 70^th of 1470 Elementary schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richard Elementary School)	59.6	62.8	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)	61.3	58.8	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Richard Elementary School)	61.7	69.8	8.1%
3rd Grade Math (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)	64	61.2	2.8%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Elementary School)	50	78.6	28.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)	56.6	63.4	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Richard Elementary School)	54	78.6	24.6%
4th Grade Math (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)	60.2	60.2
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	319	280	12.2%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	12	12
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	286	248	13.3%
Two or More Races	11	7	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.1%	10.7%	6.6%

Schools Near Richard Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSAT English Language Arts (2023)	PSAT Mathematics (2023)	M-Step English Language Arts (2023)					M-Step Math (2023)					M-Step Science (2023)		M-Step Social Studies (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richard Elementary School	Public	K-4	176 McKinley Ave	Grosse Pointe Farms	48236	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 432-4900	280	20	13.8	10.7%	248 (88.6%)	7 (2.5%)	12 (4.3%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	92.7	70^th of 1470 public elementary schools	95.2%		93.9	52^nd of 1344 public elementary schools	96.1%	18			62.8	78.6				69.8	78.6								$18,489	$668	$17,820
Lewis Maire Elementary School	Public	K-4	740 Cadieux Rd	Grosse Pointe	48230	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 432-4300	234	15	15.6	6.0%	199 (85.0%)	7 (3.0%)	14 (6.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	94.6	51^st of 1470 public elementary schools	96.5%		96.1	26^th of 1344 public elementary schools	98.1%	25			69.4	80.6				71.4	83.3								$17,337	$789	$16,548
Kerby Elementary School	Public	K-4	285 Kerby Rd	Grosse Pointe Farms	48236	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 432-4200	283	20	13.9	11.0%	232 (82.0%)	17 (6.0%)	7 (2.5%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	88.2	132^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	91.0%		86.1	144^th of 1344 public elementary schools	89.3%	12			64.6	62.7				63.3	78.4								$18,002	$1,690	$16,312
George Defer Elementary School	Public	K-4	15425 Kercheval Ave	Grosse Pointe Park	48230	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 432-4000	441	28	15.7	16.3%	361 (81.9%)	25 (5.7%)	18 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.7%)	90.5	106^th of 1470 public elementary schools	92.8%		95.9	29^th of 1344 public elementary schools	97.8%	77			65.4	74.7				63.0	72.3								$16,400	$882	$15,517
J E Clark Preparatory Academy	Public	1-8	15755 Bremen St	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 417-9340	260	15	17.3	95.4%	2 (0.8%)	256 (98.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	22.2					12.5	7.0					11.6					$22,597	$6,033	$16,564
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	6145 Canyon St	Detroit	48236	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 417-9360	514	30	16.9	93.6%	3 (0.6%)	506 (98.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5.3	1439^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.1%					(n/a)	19.5			10.7	10.4	12.0	10.2	7.3	5.4				7.1				$20,587	$6,505	$14,082
John Monteith Elementary School	Public	K-4	1275 Cook Rd	Grosse Pointe Woods	48236	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 432-4500	477	32	14.8	26.4%	315 (66.0%)	88 (18.4%)	21 (4.4%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (8.8%)	69.4	402^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	72.7%		68.4	366^th of 1344 public elementary schools	72.8%	36			51.3	52.7				65.8	42.9								$17,436	$1,418	$16,018
Detroit Merit Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1091 Alter Rd	Detroit	48215	Wayne County	Detroit Merit Charter Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 331-3328	703	39	18.0	92.5%	2 (0.3%)	649 (92.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.7%)	17.6	1198^th of 1470 public elementary schools	18.5%		16.3	1131^st of 1344 public elementary schools	15.8%	67	37.3	20.3	23.8	23.8	32.9	19.1	39.4	29.8	17.5	13.0	8.8	22.7	24.3	18.6	4.3	5.1	$12,722	$2,431	$10,291
Ronald Brown Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	11530 E Outer Dr	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 886-2611	703	43	16.5	88.5%	3 (0.4%)	689 (98.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	3.8	1464^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.4%		2.8	1341^st of 1344 public elementary schools	0.2%	123	16.0		8.8		5.0		7.2	5.5		3.7			4.9	5.8			$20,588	$6,778	$13,810
Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods	Public, Charter	K-8	19360 Harper Ave	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Distinctive College Prep.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 916-7590	596	17	35.0	87.6%	3 (0.5%)	590 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.5	1388^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.6%					(n/a)	32.7		12.0	21.4		9.5		9.2			4.1			8.6		6.9	$12,971	$3,077	$9,894

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Elementary School

Is Richard Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Richard Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 70^th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Richard Elementary School?

Students at Richard Elementary School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Richard Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Brownell Middle School
High : Grosse Pointe South High School

What district is Richard Elementary School in?

Grosse Pointe Public Schools

How many students attend Richard Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Richard Elementary School.

Rate Richard Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MIMichigan Elementary School Rankings

MIMichigan District Rankings

Schools in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Richard Elementary School!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 55 milliseconds.