Richland R-I

Summary:

The Richland R-I school district in Missouri is home to two standout schools: Richland Elementary and Richland High. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top in the state, demonstrating exceptional academic performance and a commitment to serving diverse student populations effectively.

Richland Elementary is a top-performing school, ranked 17th out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 82.5% proficiency in 4th grade math and ELA, compared to the state averages of 43.8% and 44.8%, respectively. Despite having a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, the school maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, indicating strong student engagement.

Richland High is also a standout, ranked 7th out of 460 Missouri high schools and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 66.6% proficiency in 8th grade math and ELA, compared to the state averages of 32.7% and 42.2%, respectively. Like Richland Elementary, Richland High serves a diverse student population with a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients.

District Detail

24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846-6110

(573) 283-5332

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 283

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAP Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richland High	Public	7-12	24456 State Hwy 114	Essex	63846	Stoddard County	Richland R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 283-5332	125	14	9.2	72.8%	110 (88.0%)	4 (3.2%)	8 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)			66.6		74.9		66.6	77.6	$20,763	$3,750	$17,013
Richland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	24456 State Hwy 114	Essex	63846	Stoddard County	Richland R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 283-5310	158	15	10.6	60.1%	141 (89.2%)	4 (2.5%)	7 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	96.5	17^th of 900 public elementary schools	98.1%					(n/a)	82.5	76.8		71.3		82.5			$12,963	$956	$12,007

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bloomfield R-XIV	7.25 mi	4	132^nd
Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled	7.54 mi	35
Dexter R-Xi	7.76 mi	5	74^th
Bernie R-Xiii	12.68 mi	2	23^rd
Sikeston R-6	13.87 mi	8	253^rd

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