Richard Elementary School

Richard Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
176 McKinley Ave,  Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Grosse Pointe Public School System
3.8
280 Students
A
Niche Grade
Richard Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth grade students in the city of Grosse Pointe Farms with a public school education. Nurturing diversity and curiosity, the curriculum at Richard Elementary School revolves around programming established by Grosse Pointe Public Schools supplemented by technology use. Kindergarten through fifth grades engage in problem solving and critical thinking skill development studying art, math, science, social studies and the language arts. Project-based learning experiences are designed to tap into several academic disciplines at once. Richard Elementary’s “Raccoons” learn to draw, paint, sculpt and work with ceramics, printmaking and technology in art classes. Scholastic goals in art courses include: creating, presenting, responding and connecting. Math studies investigate measurement, geometry, algebra, patterns, data and computing. The language arts include reading aloud, small group discussions, literary comprehension and writing poetry, stories and essays. Social studies focus on geography, economics, history and government. Overall the curriculum at Richard Elementary is designed to be "culturally responsive" as well as 'flexible' to promote each student's maximum success. Students attending Richard Elementary enjoy an on-site library and newly appointed playground showcasing state-of-the-art equipment. Committed to preparing young minds for middle school careers, Richard Elementary empowers students to reach their highest potential.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Kernan
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
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Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
88.6%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
2.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#5 Best Public ES Teachers in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/27/2024
I would not recommend this school to anyone they don’t care about the students or family and the teachers always send home special needs kids to avoid dealing with them very frustrating
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1.0 parent
5/13/2022
Terrible school unhelpful teachers and staff. They don’t care to teach or show any interest in furthering students education levels. My son will not be attending this horrible school next year
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1.0 parent
7/16/2020
Poor. Teachers do the bare minimum, principal plays favorites among staff and students. Parents concerns are largely ignored or dismissed altogether.
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5.0 other
4/26/2017
Love this school. Moved to GP for the schools and this school far exceeds expectations. Caring, wonderful teachers who challenge the kids. An amazing music program. The choir teacher is awesome and the 5th graders have an opportunity to learn an instrument. The 5th grade camping trip is the coolest...
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