Richfield Public School Academy

www.richfieldpsa.org

Charter School 350 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Richfield Public School Academy (RPSA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Flint, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy operates with a focus on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with character development. By functioning as a public school academy, it offers an alternative to traditional district schools while remaining accountable to state educational standards and the authorizer overseeing its operations.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for success in high school and beyond. Its curriculum typically integrates core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, often complemented by various extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused institution, Richfield Public School Academy aims to foster a supportive partnership between educators, students, and families, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of the Flint-area student population.

350

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richfield Public School Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	43
Black	223
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
223 (63.7 %)
White
65 (18.6 %)
Hispanic
43 (12.3 %)
Two or More
17 (4.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richfield Public School Academy
Phone:	(810)736-1281
Website:	http://www.richfieldpsa.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 37