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#1330 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 35% in state
Richland Elem School
Elementary School · Richland Gsd 88a · Crest Hill, IL
A Richland Gsd 88a elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1919 Caton Farm Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richland Elem School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richland Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crest Hill), 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
$71,413
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Crystal Lawns Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Carl Sandburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Taft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richland Gsd 88a
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,968NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland Elem School is listed in Richland GSD 88A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland Elem School
Richland Elem School is a public elementary school in Crest Hill, IL, part of Richland Gsd 88a, serving approximately 809 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,330 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland Elem School
What grades does Richland Elem School serve?
Richland Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Richland Elem School?
Richland Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elem School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland Elem School rank in IL?
Richland Elem School ranks #1,330 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Richland Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richland Elem School a charter school?
No, Richland Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland Elem School a Title I school?
No, Richland Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland Elem School?
56.9% of students at Richland Elem 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (815) 744-6166
- Area population (ZIP 60403)
- 17,226
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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.
- 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 60403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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