Very Good
#421 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 13% in state
Richard Elementary School
Elementary School · Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
A Grosse Pointe Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
176 MCKINLEY AVE, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
- Math 70% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richard 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grosse Pointe Farms), 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
$130,776
Median home value
$353,000
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
67.5%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grosse Pointe AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Lewis Maire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Kerby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| St Clare of Montefalco SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 99 | 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.
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Elementary School is listed in Grosse Pointe Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Elementary School
Richard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, part of Grosse Pointe Public Schools, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Richard Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Elementary School
What grades does Richard Elementary School serve?
Richard Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Richard Elementary School?
Richard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Elementary School rank in MI?
Richard Elementary School ranks #421 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Richard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Richard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Richard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Richard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Elementary School?
11.2% of students at Richard 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (313) 432-4900
- Area population (ZIP 48236)
- 31,383
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 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.
- 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 48236; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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