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Public elementary school · Richland School District · Richland Center, Wisconsin

Richland Center Primary School

Richland Center Primary School rates 3.6, below most Richland School District elementary schools, whose rated median is 4.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
3.6this school

3.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Richland School District median is 4.6.

#2,057 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin · Richland School District: 2 elementary schools rated, median 4.6

The brief

An elementary school in Richland Center, WI where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,057 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin and 3 of 3 in Richland School District.

Richland Center Primary School is listed in Richland School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math22%134 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading12%134 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 17% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.9
50% of the rating
Academics
2.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 53581; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Richland Center Primary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$59,630
Median home value
$180,200
Median rent
$722/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
33
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Richland Center Primary Schoolthis school
    3.6
  2. Richland Online Academy2.5 mi · charter
    not ratedCompare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Richland Center Primary School serve?

Richland Center Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Richland Center Primary School?

Richland Center Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Primary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richland Center Primary School rank in WI?

Richland Center Primary School ranks #2,057 of 2,109 schools in WI.

What is Richland Center Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Richland Center Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Center Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland Center Primary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Richland Center Primary School a charter school?

No, Richland Center Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richland Center Primary School a Title I school?

No, Richland Center Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland Center Primary School?

62.3% of students at Richland Center Primary 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
305
Student-teacher ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Town
County
Richland County
Rank in district
#3 of 3
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$16,365
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 53581)
10,141
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
47.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.