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Richey Elementary School (Closed 2008)

645 Richey Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
Richey Elementary School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Richey Elementary School?
189 students attend Richey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richey Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richey Elementary School?
Richey Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richey Elementary School offer ?
Richey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Richey Elementary School part of?
Richey Elementary School is part of West Muskingum Local School District.

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