At a glance
Reported students
327
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
423
Richland El Sch: 327 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Richland El Sch
Richland El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Quakertown. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Quakertown Community SD. NCES reports 327 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richland El Sch
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.02
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.12
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.2%
- Hispanic15%
- Black2.4%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Quakertown Community SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Trumbauersville El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
376 reported students
Quakertown El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
265 reported students
Neidig El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Pfaff El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
482 reported students
6th Grade Center
Middle · Grades 06–06
331 reported students
Strayer MS
Middle · Grades 07–08
737 reported students
Public schools near Richland El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neidig El Sch Elementary · Quakertown Community SD | KG–05 | 470 | 0.7 mi |
| Quakertown El Sch Elementary · Quakertown Community SD | KG–05 | 265 | 1.1 mi |
| Trumbauersville El Sch Elementary · Quakertown Community SD | KG–05 | 376 | 3 mi |
| Deibler El Sch Elementary · Pennridge SD | KG–05 | 329 | 3.5 mi |
| Patricia A Guth El Sch Elementary · Pennridge SD | KG–05 | 399 | 4.4 mi |
| West Rockhill El Sch Elementary · Pennridge SD | KG–05 | 350 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richland El Sch
What grades does Richland El Sch serve?
Richland El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Quakertown Community SD.
How many students attend Richland El Sch?
Richland El Sch reported 327 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richland El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 327 students and 26.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richland El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richland El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Quakertown Community SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Richland El Sch in?
Richland El Sch is part of Quakertown Community SD, based in Quakertown, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richland El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Neidig El Sch (0.7 mi), Quakertown El Sch (1.1 mi), Trumbauersville El Sch (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.