Average
#443 of 863 schools in MS
Based on limited data
Richland Elementary School
Elementary School · Rankin Co School Dist · Richland, MS
A Rankin Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
200 Spell Drive, Richland, MS 39218
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,095/100K
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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
$63,103
Median home value
$135,100
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39218; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Shirley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Lbfh Childcare Center and Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–6 | 4.4 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Sykes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 320 | 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.
Rankin Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #22 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland Elementary School is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland Elementary School
Richland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richland, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% 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 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 10.9:1. 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 MS?
Richland Elementary School ranks #443 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Richland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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?
77.8% 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
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (601) 939-4375
- Area population (ZIP 39218)
- 6,786
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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.
- 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 39218; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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