Dear Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Missouri 64085 · Richmond R-Xvi
#283 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#12722 of 50,301 nationally
About Dear Elem.
Dear Elem. is a public elementary located in Richmond, in the Richmond R-Xvi school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–1. In 2025 it enrolled 300 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 283rd of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 300.
There are 4 schools in Richmond; Dear Elem. ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dear Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Dear Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Richmond High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
474 students · 948 m away
Richmond Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students · 1.2 km away
Sunrise Elem.
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
460 students · 1.4 km away
Hardin-Central Elem.
Hardin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
110 students · 11 km away
Hardin-Central High
Hardin · Public high · Grades 7–12
95 students · 11 km away
Leslie Bell Elem.
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
339 students · 13 km away
Lexington High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
310 students · 14 km away
Lexington Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
244 students · 14 km away
Elkhorn Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
239 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Fordland Elem.
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300 students
Kelsey Norman Elem.
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300 students
Greenwood Elem.
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
Lake Road Elem.
Poplar Bluff · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
300 students
Ellis Elem.
Plattsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
301 students
Blue Ridge Elem.
Raytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dear Elem. a good school?
Dear Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #283 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dear Elem. rank in Missouri?
Dear Elem. ranks #283 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #12722 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dear Elem.?
Dear Elem. had 300 students in 2025.
Is Dear Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Dear Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dear Elem.?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Dear Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.