Richard Elementary School

176 MCKINLEY AVE
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236

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280 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Richard Elementary School, located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, is a prominent member of the Grosse Pointe Public School System. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, all aligned with the district's high educational standards.

Beyond its academic program, Richard Elementary is known for its active parent involvement and a strong emphasis on cultivating character and citizenship among its students. The school benefits from the resources and reputation of the Grosse Pointe district, offering a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and a nurturing atmosphere, Richard Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success and long-term personal growth.

280

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	12
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
248 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.3 %)
Black
7 (2.5 %)
Two or More
7 (2.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Phone:	(313)432-4900
Website:	http://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1811
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42