Richfield Elementary

www.richfield.stanlycountyschools.org

316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Richfield Elementary School, located at 120 Morgan Street in Richfield, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Stanly County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing academic achievement, character growth, and community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare young learners for future success through a balance of core instruction and extracurricular enrichment.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Richfield, acting as a hub for local families and fostering strong partnerships between educators and parents. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic programs, safety protocols, and upcoming events. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered teaching, Richfield Elementary strives to create a safe, stimulating space where children are encouraged to reach their full potential during their formative years.

316

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	5
Black	16
Asian	12
Two or More	17

White
266 (84.2 %)
Two or More
17 (5.4 %)
Black
16 (5.1 %)
Asian
12 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.6 %)

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:	Stanly County Schools
Phone:	(704)961-4800
Website:	http://www.richfield.stanlycountyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 52

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 53