School Overview
Richlands Primary School, located at 7444 Richlands Highway in Richlands, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Onslow County School District. As a primary school, the institution is dedicated to the early academic and social development of young students, providing a structured environment designed to foster basic literacy, numeracy, and foundational life skills. The school is integrated into the broader Onslow County system, which emphasizes community involvement, standardized curriculum alignment, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to elementary and middle school levels.

The school’s presence in Richlands reflects a focus on serving the specific needs of its local suburban and rural community. By maintaining a centralized online presence through the Onslow County Schools web portal, the institution facilitates communication between faculty, parents, and administration. The school strives to create a supportive, student-centered atmosphere where early learners can begin their educational journey in a safe and structured setting that encourages both personal growth and academic readiness.
541
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White370
Hispanic82
Black33
Asian1
Two or More53
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    370 (68.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    82 (15.2 %)
  • Two or More
    53 (9.8 %)
  • Black
    33 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Onslow County Schools
Phone: (910)324-3139
Website: http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/richlandsps
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 277
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 102
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 83
Grade 4 101
Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heritage Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten89
Grade 1102
Grade 283
Grade 383
Grade 4101
Grade 583
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heritage Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26048.1%
Male28151.9%