Richland Upper Elementary

www.rcsd.ms/~web57/

480 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Richland Upper Elementary, located at 175 Wilson Drive in Richland, Mississippi, is a key component of the Rankin County School District. Serving students in the upper elementary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its mission centers on building a strong foundation for student success, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social and life skills as students transition toward their secondary education years.

The school is committed to maintaining a strong connection with the local community and providing resources to help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Through its digital presence, the school keeps families informed about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students, Richland Upper Elementary strives to create a safe and productive learning atmosphere that prepares its pupils for future challenges in their academic journeys.

480

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland Upper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	93
Black	124
Asian	6
Two or More	32

White
225 (46.9%)
Black
124 (25.8%)
Hispanic
93 (19.4%)
Two or More
32 (6.7%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)

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:	Rankin County School District
Phone:	(601)939-2288
Website:	http://www.rcsd.ms/~web57/
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 118

Grade 6 114