Enrollment
907
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470014801139
Richland Elementary — Memphis, TN
Federal NCES profile for Richland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 86
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Richland Elementary reports 907 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 454 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Memphis-Shelby County Schools spends $15,292 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.5% from local sources (property taxes), 37.0% from the state, and 28.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richland Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,292
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 454 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
Enrollment 907 Top 89% in Tennessee — larger than 11% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470014801139
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 454:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which includes Richland Elementary.
$15,292
Per student
+24%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 28.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Memphis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,384 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Belle Forest Community School
Standard public school
1,027 students 17:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Programs
Standard public school
938 students 76.8:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Elementary
Standard public school
921 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Parkway Village Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Grahamwood Elementary
Standard public school
850 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Richland Elementary
How many students attend Richland Elementary?
Richland Elementary has 907 students enrolled. It is a other school in Memphis, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richland Elementary is White at 49.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Elementary?
Richland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.