School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (08-09)
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)5%
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)n/a
5%
Black
(08-09)94%
20%
White
(08-09)1%
71%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Richard Elementary School?
429 students attend Richard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Richard Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Richard Elementary School offer ?
Richard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Richard Elementary School part of?
Richard Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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