Richland Elementary

910 Richland Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069

www.smusd.org

883 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Richland Elementary School, located at 910 Borden Rd. in San Marcos, California, is a public school serving students in the San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Richland Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while encouraging creativity and critical thinking skills within a collaborative community.

The school benefits from being part of the larger SMUSD network, which focuses on providing rigorous educational programs, modern resources, and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a commitment to personalized instruction, Richland Elementary aims to meet the unique needs of every learner. Parents and interested parties can find more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources by visiting their official website at http://www.smusd.org.

883

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	374
Black	6
Asian	63
Two or More	87
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
374 (42.4%)
White
349 (39.5%)
Two or More
87 (9.9%)
Asian
63 (7.1%)
Black
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2400
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 168

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 131