Enrollment
405
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lee's Summit, MO
Richardson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291830000523
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Elem. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #7 of 17
- elementary schools in Lee's Summit · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Elem. ranks #7 of 17 elementary schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richardson Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richardson Elem.
Richardson Elem. is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lee's Summit, Missouri, enrolling 405 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 405 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students) and Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students) alongside Richardson Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richardson Elem. compares
Richardson Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 77% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Richardson Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee's Summit R-Vii, which includes Richardson Elem..
$12,868
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.8%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richardson Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richardson Elem.
How many students attend Richardson Elem.?
Richardson Elem. has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richardson Elem.?
10.4% of students at Richardson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Richardson Elem. is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Elem.?
Richardson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richardson Elem. rank among elementary schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Elem. ranks #7 of 17 elementary schools in Lee's Summit, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lee's Summit on the city page.
Is Richardson Elem. a good school?
Richardson Elem. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides Richardson Elem., Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students), and Lee's Summit North High (1,940 students). See the Lee's Summit R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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