WEST PLAINS ELEM. vs RICHARDS ELEM.
RICHARDS ELEM. has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 7.1/10. WEST PLAINS ELEM. is significantly larger with 776 students, about 2.0× the size of RICHARDS ELEM. (385). In math proficiency, RICHARDS ELEM. leads at 39.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
WEST PLAINS ELEM.
West Plains, MO
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
776 students
RICHARDS ELEM.
West Plains, MO
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
385 students
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| Metric | WEST PLAINS ELEM. | RICHARDS ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.7% | 63.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 3.9 |
| State Rank | #760 of 2,221 | #142 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 66th | 94th |
Test Scores
| Subject | WEST PLAINS ELEM. | RICHARDS ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 39.0% | 39.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 36.0% | 51.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | WEST PLAINS ELEM. | RICHARDS ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 776 | 385 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.7% | 63.9% |
| District | WEST PLAINS R-VII | RICHARDS R-V |
| City | West Plains | West Plains |
Neighborhood
| Metric | West Plains (65775) | West Plains (65775) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,854 | $48,854 |
| Median Home Value | $177,700 | $177,700 |
| Median Rent | $776 | $776 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.7% | 18.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | 21.3% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |