RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL

RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RICHFIELD, MN with about 451 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL, located in Richfield, Minnesota, is a specialized elementary institution that focuses on bilingualism and biliteracy. The school utilizes a "two-way immersion" model, where students are taught in both Spanish and English. This approach is designed to help native speakers of both languages achieve academic proficiency in two languages while fostering a deep appreciation for different cultures and perspectives.

Beyond its core language curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive, inclusive community environment that prepares students for a globalized society. By integrating rigorous academic standards with linguistic development, RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and cultural competence necessary to succeed in a diverse world. It serves as a unique educational option for families in the region who value multilingualism and academic excellence.

For more information, contact RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL at (612) 798-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7001 ELLIOT AVE S
RICHFIELD, MN 55423-3354
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RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RICHFIELD, MN with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
451
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 451 students

Hispanic/Latino
69.2%
White
23.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
55.0%
Male
45.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.