Excellent
#452 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 21% in state
Richards Elementary
Elementary School · Whitefish Bay School District · Whitefish Bay, WI
A Whitefish Bay School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
- Math 89% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richards Elementary score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Richards Elementary 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated949/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitefish Bay), 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
$132,044
Median home value
$426,100
Median rent
$1,519/mo
College educated
73.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53217; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Bader Hillel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Parkway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–3 | 1.1 mi | 475 | 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.
Whitefish Bay School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richards Elementary is listed in Whitefish Bay School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richards Elementary
Richards Elementary is a public elementary school in Whitefish Bay, WI, part of Whitefish Bay School District, serving approximately 680 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richards Elementary
What grades does Richards Elementary serve?
Richards Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Richards Elementary?
Richards Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richards Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richards Elementary rank in WI?
Richards Elementary ranks #452 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Richards Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richards Elementary 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 Richards Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richards Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richards Elementary a charter school?
No, Richards Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richards Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richards Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richards Elementary?
0.9% of students at Richards Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 963-3951
- Area population (ZIP 53217)
- 30,381
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53217; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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