RICHFIELD STEM SCHOOL

www.richfieldschools.org/

588 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richfield STEM School, located in Richfield, Minnesota, is a specialized elementary institution dedicated to integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into its core curriculum. Serving students in grades PreK through 5, the school emphasizes a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to learning. By fostering critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills, the school aims to prepare its students to excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional academic subjects.

As part of the Richfield Public Schools district, the institution prides itself on its inclusive community and commitment to equitable educational opportunities. The school utilizes its STEM-focused framework to engage students in real-world projects and interdisciplinary studies, often encouraging partnerships with local organizations and the broader community. With a focus on innovation and student-centered growth, Richfield STEM School seeks to inspire curiosity and cultivate the next generation of researchers, engineers, and informed global citizens.

588

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHFIELD STEM SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	120
Black	89
Asian	38
Two or More	75
American Indian	9

White
257 (43.7 %)
Hispanic
120 (20.4 %)
Black
89 (15.1 %)
Two or More
75 (12.8 %)
Asian
38 (6.5 %)
American Indian
9 (1.5 %)

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:	RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(612)798-6600
Website:	http://www.richfieldschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 37

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 117