Richmond Elementary School is a historic elementary school located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richmond 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richmond School's student population of 338 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Richmond 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 Richmond School is 0.70, which is more 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
#2160 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
41%
15%
Black
17%
14%
White
33%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
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 Richmond School's ranking?
Richmond School is ranked #2160 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Richmond School often compared to?
Richmond Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan School, Webster School, Ad Prima Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Richmond School?
338 students attend Richmond School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Richmond School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond School?
Richmond School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richmond School offer ?
Richmond School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond School part of?
Richmond School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Richmond School located?
Richmond School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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