Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Richland Center Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1% in WI)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland Center Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Richland Center Primary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richland Center Primary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richland Center Primary School often compared to?
Richland Center Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ithaca Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Richland Center Primary School?
305 students attend Richland Center Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Richland Center Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland Center Primary School?
Richland Center Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland Center Primary School offer ?
Richland Center Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Richland Center Primary School part of?
Richland Center Primary School is part of Richland School District.
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