RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Richland Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 806 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Richland Elementary 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.
Richland Elementary School is a public school located in the East Memphis area, operating under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools (MCS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is situated on Rich Road and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing foundational academic instruction within the local community. As part of the largest school district in Tennessee, Richland Elementary focuses on standard state curriculum requirements while providing various resources to support student development in a traditional classroom setting.
The school’s official presence on the district website serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Because it is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, Richland Elementary emphasizes equitable access to education and utilizes district-wide initiatives to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall student achievement. For those seeking specific details on enrollment, faculty news, or upcoming events, the school’s portal remains the most reliable resource for current families and community members.
For more information, contact Richland Elementary at (901) 416-2148 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38120-1941
(901) 416-2148
http://www.mcsk12.net
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Memphis, TN with about 806 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 806
- Teachers:
- 49.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 806 students
- White
- 60.0%
- Black or African American
- 24.6%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.