RICHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RICHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richton School District school district, located in RICHTON, MS with about 388 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 24 teachers, RICHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

RICHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 701 Elm Avenue in Richton, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richton School District. As a PK-6 facility, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for future scholastic success. By maintaining a focus on core subjects while integrating community values, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families and the broader Richton area.

The school operates under the mission of the Richton School District, which strives to provide high-quality instructional opportunities to ensure every student reaches their full potential. Through its official website, http://www.richtonschools.com, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering access to calendars, administrative resources, and updates on campus activities. As a vital component of the town’s infrastructure, Richton Elementary continues to focus on cultivating a positive school culture where students can develop the foundational skills necessary for their transition into secondary education.

For more information, contact RICHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 788-6975 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

701 ELM AVENUE
P.O. Box 568
RICHTON, MS 39476
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RICHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RICHTON, MS with about 388 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
388
Teachers:
24.39
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 388 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RICHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.7%
Black or African American
22.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

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.