Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richland Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Richland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland Elementary School's ranking?
Richland Elementary School is ranked #1783 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
343 students attend Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Richland Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland Elementary School offer ?
Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland Elementary School part of?
Richland Elementary School is part of Quakertown Community School District.
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