RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL

rdls.richfieldschools.org/

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richfield Dual Language School, located in Richfield, Minnesota, is a specialized elementary institution that focuses on bilingualism and biliteracy. The school utilizes a "two-way immersion" model, where students are taught in both Spanish and English. This approach is designed to help native speakers of both languages achieve academic proficiency in two languages while fostering a deep appreciation for different cultures and perspectives.

Beyond its core language curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive, inclusive community environment that prepares students for a globalized society. By integrating rigorous academic standards with linguistic development, Richfield Dual Language School aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and cultural competence necessary to succeed in a diverse world. It serves as a unique educational option for families in the region who value multilingualism and academic excellence.

529

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	370
Black	16
Asian	4
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
370 (69.9%)
White
118 (22.3%)
Two or More
17 (3.2%)
Black
16 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	No
District:	RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(612)798-6700
Website:	http://rdls.richfieldschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 70