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#7872 of 9,539 schools in CA

Richfield Elementary

Elementary School · Richfield Elementary · Corning, CA

An elementary school in Corning, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

23875 River Rd., Corning, CA 96021

  • Math 34% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.9:1
District spending per student$14,197
Chronic Absenteeism4.2%

Students at Richfield Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Richfield Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,668/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corning), 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

$58,125

Median home value

$287,400

Median rent

$1,144/mo

College educated

12.9%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5K–63.7 mi489Compare →
Olive View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1K–63.9 mi519Compare →
West Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–64.0 mi314Compare →
Columbia AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–84.1 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Richfield Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richfield Elementary is listed in Richfield Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richfield Elementary

Richfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Corning, CA, part of Richfield Elementary, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,872 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richfield Elementary

What grades does Richfield Elementary serve?

Richfield Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Richfield Elementary?

Richfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Elementary is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richfield Elementary rank in CA?

Richfield Elementary ranks #7,872 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Richfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Richfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Richfield Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richfield Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Richfield Elementary a charter school?

No, Richfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richfield Elementary a Title I school?

No, Richfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richfield Elementary?

52.9% of students at Richfield Elementary 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 – 8th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tehama County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.2%
Area population (ZIP 96021)
15,076
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
36.3
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 96021; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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