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Richardson Elementary School

800 NE BLACKWELL RD, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086

Ranked 67 of 143 in Missouri

Top schools in Lee's Summit
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Richardson Elementary School

800 NE BLACKWELL RD, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086

About Richardson Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 50% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
432
Total Students
$70931
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 68.1%
Asian 2.5%
Hispanic 8.8%
Black 11.8%
Two+ Races 8.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
68.1%
Asian
2.5%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
11.8%
Two+ Races
8.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 432
46.2%
200 Female
53.8%
232 Male

Student Population

432 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

542 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Richardson Elementary School Contact Information

Address

800 NE BLACKWELL RD, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086

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Phone

(816) 986-2220

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TOP 67 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Richardson Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50AM - 3:10PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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The school emphasizes a comprehensive range of services, including gifted programming (AIM/Aspire), special education, and art, music, and physical education classrooms, to help students reach their potential.

FAQ

Q1. What educational standards affect the teaching at Richardson Elementary?

Ans: Richardson is aligned to state standards and uses data-driven practices to improve student performance.

Q2. How does Richardson Elementary promote innovation for students?

Ans: Students utilize art, music, and experiential STEM activities to enhance their innovative thinking.

Q3. What support services are offered at Richardson Elementary?

Ans: There are counseling, tutoring, and special education services that may be offered to meet individual needs.

Q4. How does Richardson Elementary acknowledge student success?

Ans: The school recognizes student success through assembly ceremonies and rewards in the classroom to motivate achievement.

Q5. Why is Richardson Elementary School a top choice in Missouri?

Ans: The school is recognized as one of the better elementary schools in Missouri due to its academics, partnerships with the community, and a welcoming environment.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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