- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, MO
Richland Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Richland Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292643001550
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Elem. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Elem. has class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elem. ranks #2 of 3 schools in Richland, MO.
School address
District: Richland R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 292643001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Richland Elem. held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 292643001550 · Richland, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High (218 students)
Richland Elem. held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Richland Elem. compares
Richland Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Missouri - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Richland Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Richland R-Iv reports $12,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Elem.
How many students attend Richland Elem.?
Richland Elem. has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, MO. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elem. is 10.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland Elem.?
100.0% of students at Richland Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Richland Elem. is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Richland, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Elem.?
Richland Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richland Elem. rank among schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elem. ranks #2 of 3 schools in Richland, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Richland R-Iv?
Besides Richland Elem., Richland R-Iv also operates Richland High (218 students). See the Richland R-Iv district page for the complete list.