RICHWOODS ELEM.

RICHWOODS ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RICHWOODS R-VII school district, located in RICHWOODS, MO with about 188 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 15 teachers, RICHWOODS ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Richwoods Elementary School, located in Richwoods, Missouri, serves as a small, community-focused educational institution for students in the surrounding rural area. As the heart of the Richwoods R-VII School District, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the foundational development of students from the primary grades through middle school. The school’s identity is centered around its mascot, the "Wildcats," which fosters a sense of local pride and school spirit among the student body and the broader community.

The school's academic and extracurricular programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a small-town setting, often prioritizing individualized attention and student engagement. By maintaining a dedicated online presence at richwoodswildcats.org, the administration ensures that parents and community members remain informed about school events, curriculum updates, and institutional policies. As a key fixture of Washington County, Richwoods Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining the values and traditions of the Richwoods community.

For more information, contact RICHWOODS ELEM. at (573) 678-2257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.