Richland Elementary

schools.scsk12.org/richland-es

907 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richland Elementary School is a public school located in the East Memphis area, operating under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools (MCS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is situated on Rich Road and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing foundational academic instruction within the local community. As part of the largest school district in Tennessee, Richland Elementary focuses on standard state curriculum requirements while providing various resources to support student development in a traditional classroom setting.

The school’s official presence on the district website serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Because it is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, Richland Elementary emphasizes equitable access to education and utilizes district-wide initiatives to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall student achievement. For those seeking specific details on enrollment, faculty news, or upcoming events, the school’s portal remains the most reliable resource for current families and community members.

907

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	72
Black	280
Asian	61
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
453 (49.9%)
Black
280 (30.9%)
Hispanic
72 (7.9%)
Asian
61 (6.7%)
Two or More
40 (4.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-2148
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/richland-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	907
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 170

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 158

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Richland Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	170
Grade 1	153
Grade 2	158
Grade 3	153
Grade 4	128
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Richland Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	450	49.6%
Male	457	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)