Enrollment
369
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, MS
Richland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280383001143
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Richland, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383001143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland Elementary School
Richland Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richland, Mississippi, enrolling 369 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 75.3% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Richland's public schools, it stands alongside Richland High School (731 students): Richland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.9:1 vs 10.6:1).
Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students) and Brandon High School (1,609 students) alongside Richland Elementary School.
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 Richland Elementary School compares
Richland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▼ 6% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 16% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 369 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.
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 51.5%
African American 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Richland Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rankin Co School Dist, which includes Richland Elementary School.
$10,533
Per student
-12%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 43.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 Richland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Richland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richland Elementary School
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 31% 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?
75.3% of students at Richland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richland Elementary School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Richland, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Richland Elementary School rank among public schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Richland, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Richland on the city page.
Is Richland Elementary School a good school?
Richland Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi 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 Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Richland Elementary School, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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