Excellent
#704 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 20% in state
The Richland School of Academic Arts
Elementary School · The Richland School of Academic Arts · Mansfield, OH
A charter elementary school in Mansfield, OH where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1456 Park Ave W, Mansfield, OH 44906
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Richland School of Academic Arts score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Richland School of Academic Arts 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average467/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,358
Median home value
$127,700
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
The Richland School of Academic Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Richland School of Academic Arts is listed in The Richland School of Academic Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Richland School of Academic Arts
The Richland School of Academic Arts is a public elementary school in Mansfield, OH, part of The Richland School of Academic Arts, serving approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Richland School of Academic Arts
What grades does The Richland School of Academic Arts serve?
The Richland School of Academic Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Richland School of Academic Arts?
The Richland School of Academic Arts has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Richland School of Academic Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at The Richland School of Academic Arts is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Richland School of Academic Arts rank in OH?
The Richland School of Academic Arts ranks #704 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is The Richland School of Academic Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
The Richland School of Academic Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 The Richland School of Academic Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Richland School of Academic Arts has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is The Richland School of Academic Arts a charter school?
Yes, The Richland School of Academic Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Richland School of Academic Arts a Title I school?
No, The Richland School of Academic Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (877) 644-6338
- Area population (ZIP 44906)
- 17,059
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 44906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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