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Richard Elementary School

1616 Charlene Highway
Church Point, LA 70525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Richard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Richard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Richard Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
507 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Richard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#195 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Richard Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Richard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Richard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Richard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Richard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Richard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Richard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Richard Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branch Elementary School, Mire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Richard Elementary School?
507 students attend Richard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Richard Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Elementary School?
Richard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Elementary School offer ?
Richard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Richard Elementary School part of?
Richard Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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