Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richfield Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Richfield Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richfield Springs Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Richfield Springs Elementary School?
244 students attend Richfield Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Richfield Springs Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richfield Springs Elementary School?
Richfield Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richfield Springs Elementary School offer ?
Richfield Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richfield Springs Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
