Richards Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Plains, Missouri 65775 · Richards R-V
#728 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#28416 of 50,301 nationally
About Richards Elem.
Richards Elem. is a public elementary located in West Plains, in the Richards R-V school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 389 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 728th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (53th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 389.
There are 9 schools in West Plains; Richards Elem. ranks 6th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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 Richards Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Richards Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Plains Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
767 students · 7.1 km away
West Plains Sr. High
West Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,108 students · 7.3 km away
West Plains Middle
West Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
555 students · 7.5 km away
Fairview Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students · 8.7 km away
Junction Hill Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
186 students · 9.9 km away
Howell Valley Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students · 11 km away
Glenwood Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
252 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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389 students
Chesterfield Elem.
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389 students
Trailwoods Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students
West County Elem.
Park Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Rose Acres Elem.
Maryland Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Timber Creek Elem.
Raymore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Richards Elem. a good school?
Richards Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 45.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #728 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 Richards Elem. rank in Missouri?
Richards Elem. ranks #728 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #28416 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Richards Elem.?
Richards Elem. had 389 students in 2025.
Is Richards Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Richards Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Richards Elem.?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Richards Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.