Excellent
#599 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 17% in state
Richardson Elementary School
Elementary School · Cuyahoga Falls City · Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A Cuyahoga Falls City elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2226 23rd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richardson Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richardson 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cuyahoga Falls), 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
$89,046
Median home value
$202,600
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
47%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Redeemer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Gordon Dewitt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 152 | 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.
Cuyahoga Falls City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richardson Elementary School is listed in Cuyahoga Falls City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richardson Elementary School
Richardson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, part of Cuyahoga Falls City, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richardson Elementary School
What grades does Richardson Elementary School serve?
Richardson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richardson Elementary School rank in OH?
Richardson Elementary School ranks #599 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Richardson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richardson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Richardson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richardson Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richardson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Richardson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richardson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Richardson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richardson Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Richardson 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (330) 926-3807
- Area population (ZIP 44223)
- 18,373
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 44223; 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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