Excellent
#122 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 4% in state
Based on limited data
Richland Elementary School
Elementary School · Gull Lake Community Schools · Richland, MI
A Gull Lake Community Schools elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9476 East M89, Richland, MI 49083
- Math 98% proficient (2009)
- Reading 92% proficient (2009)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Richland Elementary School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,384/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richland), 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
$111,604
Median home value
$329,800
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light of Christ AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Kellogg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–2 | 3.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Gull Lake Virtual PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 373 | 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.
Gull Lake Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland Elementary School is listed in Gull Lake Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland Elementary School
Richland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richland, MI, part of Gull Lake Community Schools, serving approximately 419 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland Elementary School
What grades does Richland Elementary School serve?
Richland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 14:1. 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 MI?
Richland Elementary School ranks #122 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Richland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Richland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland Elementary School has 98% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (269) 548-3905
- Area population (ZIP 49083)
- 8,110
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 49083; 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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