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Richland Elementary School

5440 RICH RD MEMPHIS TN 38120

Top 10% School in Tennessee

Ranked 44 of 232 in Tennessee

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About Richland Elementary School

Richland Elementary School, where community spirit meets academic excellence, in East Memphis' Audubon Park, is one of the prominent elementary schools in Tennessee. The school caters to serve 870 students from PK-5 grades with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. This arrangement guarantees that each student receives personal attention and strong support. At Richland Elementary, the percentage of students who are good in mathematics is 67%, and the percentage of students who are good in reading is 58%. This accomplishment is the result of a curriculum that is both engaging and challenging. The school receives ranking #72 in Tennessee and #2 among the Memphis-Shelby County Schools with a total score of 92.41 out of 100. STEM, arts, and community programs help students develop their minds by promoting creativity, critical thinking, and social skills. The presence of successful alumni and the range of housing prices in the area, which starts from $275,000 and goes up to over $1 million, attracts families that want the best elementary education in Tennessee with quality schooling and a friendly community. You can also explore the best middle schools in Memphis.

Richland Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5440 RICH RD MEMPHIS TN 38120

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Phone

(901) 416-2148

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 58% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
845
Total Students
$58368
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 44 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Richland 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
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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: 8:00 AM -3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 52.4%
Asian 4.9%
Hispanic 8.6%
Black 27.6%
Two+ Races 6.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
52.4%
Asian
4.9%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
27.6%
Two+ Races
6.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 845
47.5%
401 Female
52.5%
444 Male

Student Population

845 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

414 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Trunk or Treat and Family Reading Night event by PTO has been scheduled on 24th October from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and it will help to nurture community participation and assistance for the schools program.

FAQ

Q1. Do you know of any good elementary schools in Memphis?

Ans. You can have a look at some of the best elementary schools here.


Q2. Which grade levels are taught at Richland Elementary School?

Ans. Richland Elementary School focuses on teaching fundamental academic skills to students in Kindergarten through fifth grade.


Q3. Are there extracurricular activities available at Richland Elementary?

Ans. In order to improve student learning, Richland Elementary does offer after-school clubs that include STEM, music, and art activities.


Q4. How does Richland Elementary aid in the education of its students?

Ans. To guarantee that each student receives individualized academic support, the school employs small group learning and differentiated instruction.


Q5. What technological resources does Richland Elementary School offer?

Ans. To support digital learning initiatives, students have access to interactive smartboards, tablets, and computer labs.


Q6. How can parents participate in Richland Elementary School activities?

Ans. Parents can volunteer in classrooms, attend school functions, and join the PTA.


Q7. How can I find the best high school near my neighborhood in Tennessee?

Ans. You can find the best high schools here


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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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