Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richardson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Richardson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Richardson Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Richardson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richardson Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
Richardson Elementary School is ranked #593 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Richardson Elementary School often compared to?
Richardson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Elementary School, Underwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
432 students attend Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Richardson Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richardson Elementary School offer ?
Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richardson Elementary School part of?
Richardson Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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