RICHLAND ELEM.

www.richland.k12.mo.us

158 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Richland Elementary School, located in Essex, Missouri, serves as a core educational institution for the Richland R-I School District. Situated along State Highway 114, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a foundational learning environment for students in the region. As part of a smaller rural school district, Richland Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students receive personalized attention as they progress through their primary education years.

The school operates with a commitment to both academic development and character growth, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to the middle and high school levels. By maintaining its official online portal, the district provides families with access to essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and updates on district policies. Overall, Richland Elementary serves as a vital hub for the Essex community, dedicated to upholding the educational standards of the Richland R-I School District.

158

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHLAND ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	7
Black	4
Two or More	6

White
141 (89.2%)
Hispanic
7 (4.4%)
Two or More
6 (3.8%)
Black
4 (2.5%)

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:	RICHLAND R-I
Phone:	(573)283-5310
Website:	http://www.richland.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 17

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 25