Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Richland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Math Proficiency
: 90%
Reading Proficiency
: 92%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
417 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Math Proficiency
: 90%
Reading Proficiency
: 92%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
