- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Memphis, AR
Richland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050804000526
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: West Memphis School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050804000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Richland Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050804000526 · West Memphis, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students)
Richland Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Richland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Academies
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
897 students
- Jackson/Wonder
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School
554 students
- Faulk Elementa
Faulk Elementary School
523 students
- Wonder Junior
Wonder Junior High School
511 students
- Bragg Elementa
Bragg Elementary School
473 students
- This school
Richland Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Richland Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Elementary School compares
Richland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 56% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
African American 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Richland Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Memphis School District reports $13,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies of West Memphis Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson/Wonder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faulk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wonder Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bragg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Elementary School
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Memphis, AR. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Richland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richland Elementary School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in West Memphis, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in West Memphis, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Memphis School District?
Besides Richland Elementary School, West Memphis School District also operates The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students), Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students), and Faulk Elementary School (523 students). See the West Memphis School District district page for the complete list.