Excellent
#46 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 3% in state
Richland Elementary School
Elementary School · Auburn City · Auburn, AL
An Auburn City elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
770 S Yarbrough Farms Blvd, Auburn, AL 36832
- Math 90% proficient (2012)
- Reading 88% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richland Elementary School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 88% recently.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 9 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richland Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,957
Median home value
$222,900
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–2 | 1.7 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Woodland Pines Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–2 | 2.7 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Dean Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–2 | 3.2 mi | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Auburn City
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland Elementary School is listed in Auburn City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland Elementary School
Richland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, AL, part of Auburn City, serving approximately 417 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland Elementary School
What grades does Richland Elementary School serve?
Richland Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland Elementary School rank in AL?
Richland Elementary School ranks #46 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Richland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Richland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland Elementary School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Richland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Richland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland Elementary School?
34.8% of students at Richland Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (334) 887-1980
- Area population (ZIP 36832)
- 30,000
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 23.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36832; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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