Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 299 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Richton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richton Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Richton Elementary School?
299 students attend Richton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Richton Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richton Elementary School?
Richton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richton Elementary School offer ?
Richton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Richton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 299 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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