The Richland School of Academic Arts

www.therichlandschoolofacademicarts.us/

Charter School 357 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Richland School of Academic Arts (RSAA), located in Ontario, Ohio, is a tuition-free public community school (charter school) that distinguishes itself through an integrated focus on the arts. Serving students in grades K–8, the school utilizes an interdisciplinary curriculum where music, visual arts, dance, and theater are woven into core academic subjects. This approach is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and student engagement by allowing children to express their academic knowledge through various artistic mediums.

Beyond its arts-integrated instruction, the school emphasizes a supportive, student-centered culture that prioritizes character development and personal growth. The school maintains a smaller, tight-knit environment that encourages active parental involvement and community collaboration. By providing a blend of rigorous academic standards and creative exploration, the Richland School of Academic Arts aims to prepare its students not only for success in high school and beyond but also to become well-rounded, innovative thinkers capable of contributing to their communities.

357

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Richland School of Academic Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	5
Black	118
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
171 (47.9 %)
Black
118 (33.1 %)
Two or More
62 (17.4 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	The Richland School of Academic Arts
Phone:	(877)644-6338
Website:	http://www.therichlandschoolofacademicarts.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 39

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 29