Top Rankings
Richmond Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 185 students in Richmond Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Richmond Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
185 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richmond Elementary School District, which is ranked #290 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
11%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
82%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,465 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,119 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,465
$19,974
Spending / Student
$10,119
$18,396
Best Richmond Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700-585 Richmond Rd. East
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond Elementary School District?
Richmond Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 185 students.
What is the rank of Richmond Elementary School District?
Richmond Elementary School District is ranked #290 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond Elementary School District?
82% of Richmond Elementary School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond Elementary School District?
Richmond Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Richmond Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,119 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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