Richland Elem School

1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403

www.d88a.org

800 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Richland Elementary School, located at 1919 Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richland School District 88A. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while maintaining a strong sense of community engagement among students, staff, and local families.

Beyond its academic core, Richland Elementary is characterized by its dedication to creating an inclusive and safe atmosphere where students can explore their potential. The school leverages its resources to offer various extracurricular opportunities and educational support services designed to meet diverse learning needs. As a key part of the Crest Hill community, the school works closely with parents and community stakeholders to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning.

800

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	370
Black	161
Asian	30
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
370 (46.3 %)
White
205 (25.6 %)
Black
161 (20.1 %)
Asian
30 (3.7 %)
Two or More
29 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland GSD 88A
Phone:	(815)725-8391
Website:	http://www.d88a.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Richland Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	87
Grade 7	115
Grade 8	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Richland Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	393	49.1%
Male	407	50.9%

Elementary School K - 5th