- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Richland Elementary School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 280383001143 · Richland, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 10.9:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Richland Elementary School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Richland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin Middle School
1,352 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
1,155 students
- Rouse Elementa
Rouse Elementary
798 students
- This school 369
Richland Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Richland Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Elementary School compares
Richland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Rankin Co School Dist reports $11,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,609
- 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.
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 (~369 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 24.
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, 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 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.
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.