RICHARDSON ELEM.

800 NE BLACKWELL RD
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086

rhe.lsr7.org

442 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Richardson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, serving students within the Lee's Summit R-VII School District. Situated on NE Blackwell Road, the school is deeply integrated into the local suburban community, emphasizing a supportive and collaborative educational environment. As part of a highly-regarded district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is known for fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With access to the resources and infrastructure of the larger Lee's Summit district, Richardson Elementary incorporates modern instructional practices and technology to engage diverse learners. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or staff contact details, the official school website at http://rhe.lsr7.org serves as a primary hub for community communication and updates.

442

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHARDSON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	39
Black	52
Asian	11
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
301 (68.1 %)
Black
52 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
39 (8.8 %)
Two or More
38 (8.6 %)
Asian
11 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Phone:	(816)986-2220
Website:	http://rhe.lsr7.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 59

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RICHARDSON ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RICHARDSON ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	46.2%
Male	238	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)