Richland El Sch

327 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Richland Elementary School is a public school located in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Quakertown Community School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment, emphasizing foundational learning in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Dedicated to the holistic development of its students, the school integrates social-emotional learning with rigorous curriculum standards to ensure that children are prepared for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, Richland Elementary maintains a strong sense of community, frequently encouraging active parental involvement and offering various extracurricular opportunities. The staff is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere where individual student needs are addressed through differentiated instruction and supportive resources. Situated in a suburban setting, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, striving to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching educational experience for all its pupils.

327

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	49
Black	8
Asian	16
Two or More	18

White
236 (72.2%)
Hispanic
49 (15.0%)
Two or More
18 (5.5%)
Asian
16 (4.9%)
Black
8 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Quakertown Community SD
Phone:	(215)529-2450
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 52

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 51