- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richland, MI
Richland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261725005408
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, MI.
School address
District: Gull Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261725005408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Richland Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 261725005408 · Richland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 12.9:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Gull Lake High School (877 students)
Richland Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Richland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gull Lake High
Gull Lake High School
877 students
- Gull Lake Midd
Gull Lake Middle School
717 students
- Thomas M Ryan
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
698 students
- This school
Richland Elementary School
412 students
- Gull Lake Virt
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
392 students
- Kellogg Elemen 278
Kellogg Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Richland Elementary School reports 412 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$13,890
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Richland Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gull Lake Community Schools reports $13,890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Virtual Partnership | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Elementary School
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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 Elementary School?
30.5% of students at Richland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richland Elementary School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Richland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Gull Lake Community Schools?
Besides Richland Elementary School, Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake High School (877 students), Gull Lake Middle School (717 students), and Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School (698 students). See the Gull Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.