Richland Elementary School

www.gulllakecs.org

412 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Richland Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades PK-5 as part of the Gull Lake Community Schools district in Richland, Michigan. Located on East M89, the school serves as a foundational component of the district’s educational offerings, focusing on early childhood development and elementary academic preparation within a suburban community setting.

The school operates under the mission of the Gull Lake Community Schools, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. As part of a highly regarded district, Richland Elementary provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a sense of community and school spirit. Parents and community members can find additional resources, school calendars, and district updates on the official Gull Lake Community Schools website.

412

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	26
Black	23
Asian	5
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
319 (77.4%)
Two or More
37 (9.0%)
Hispanic
26 (6.3%)
Black
23 (5.6%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	Gull Lake Community Schools
Phone:	(269)548-3905
Website:	http://www.gulllakecs.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 154

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 137