Elementary Schools in Richards R-V

The Richards Elementary is the sole elementary school located within the Richards R-V school district in Missouri. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and faces some challenges in terms of academic performance and serving a population with significant socioeconomic needs.

Richards Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranking 390 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year, 364 out of 906 in 2023-2024, and 621 out of 898 in 2022-2023. The school's performance on standardized tests, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts, varies across grade levels and years, but is generally below the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 63.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

The school's per-student spending for the 2021-2022 school year was $8,687, which provides insight into the resources available to the school and its students. However, without additional context or comparisons, it is difficult to determine if this level of spending is adequate or efficient. Overall, the analysis of the data suggests that Richards Elementary faces some challenges in terms of academic performance and serving a population with significant socioeconomic needs, and further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve the school's outcomes and support its students' success.