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#1214 of 1,226 schools in OR
Richmond Elementary School
Elementary School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
466 Richmond Ave SE, Salem, OR 97301
- Math 11% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richmond Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richmond 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$57,497
Median home value
$310,800
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
43.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran Prekindergarten and KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Englewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Little Friends MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #62 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richmond Elementary School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,214 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Elementary School
What grades does Richmond Elementary School serve?
Richmond Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond 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 Richmond Elementary School rank in OR?
Richmond Elementary School ranks #1,214 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Richmond Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Richmond Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richmond Elementary School a charter school?
No, Richmond Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Richmond Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Richmond 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
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.6%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3180
- Area population (ZIP 97301)
- 56,274
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97301; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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