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Richards Elementary School

21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richards Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Richards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Richards Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 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
Richards Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richards Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#451 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richards Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Richards Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Richards Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Richards Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Richards Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
94%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Richards Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Richards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire 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 Richards Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Richards Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richards Elementary School's ranking?
Richards Elementary School is ranked #451 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Richards Elementary School often compared to?
Richards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canaan Elementary School, Hollis Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Richards Elementary School?
323 students attend Richards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Richards Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richards Elementary School?
Richards Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richards Elementary School offer ?
Richards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Richards Elementary School part of?
Richards Elementary School is part of Newport School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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