Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richland Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Richland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Richland Elementary School's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Richland Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 449 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Richland Elementary School's ranking?
Richland Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
179 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Richland 44 School District.
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