Excellent
#118 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 7% in state
Richland Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5440 Rich Rd, Memphis, TN 38120
- Math 71% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richland Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Richland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), 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
$119,309
Median home value
$421,500
Median rent
$1,552/mo
College educated
70.8%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–10 | 0.9 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Margolin Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Avon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| St Agnes Academy-st. Dominic School, Inc.Private · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 640 | 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.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #12 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland Elementary is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland Elementary
Richland Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 911 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland Elementary
What grades does Richland Elementary serve?
Richland Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Richland Elementary?
Richland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 911 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland Elementary rank in TN?
Richland Elementary ranks #118 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Richland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Richland Elementary a charter school?
No, Richland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 911
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (901) 416-2148
- Area population (ZIP 38120)
- 13,249
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 38120; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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