Richardson Elementary School

Oscoda Area Schools
3630 E RIVER RD
OSCODA, MI 48750
711 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Richardson Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Oscoda, Michigan, serving as part of the Oscoda Area Schools district. Situated at 3630 River Road, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the local community. It focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the critical formative years of elementary education.

As a component of the broader Oscoda school system, Richardson Elementary emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success while maintaining close ties to the surrounding community. The school works to integrate standard academic instruction with supportive resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members seeking specific information regarding school programs, calendars, faculty, or district policies, the official school website at http://www.oscodaschools.org serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.
711
Total Students
42.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    602 (84.7%)
  • Hispanic
    54 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    40 (5.6%)
  • Black
    11 (1.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4%)
  • 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: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Oscoda Area Schools
Phone: (989)739-9173
Website: http://www.oscodaschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 437
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 67

* 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 111
Grade 1 115
Grade 2 100
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 92
Grade 5 92
Grade 6 95
Gender Ratio