Richards Elementary School is a public school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Built in 1928, this school is located in the village of Whitefish Bay, a suburb of Milwaukee. It’s one of two elementary schools in the top-tier Whitefish Bay School District, along with Cumberland Elementary School. The Whitefish Bay School District is known for its above-state-average test scores and high ranking by publications like U.S. News & World Report.
Richards Elementary School is considered high-achieving and offers its students well-rounded academic and extra-curricular options. In addition its core academic program, students take courses in vocal and instrumental music, art, physical education, guidance, and library. Students begin to learn Spanish in second grade with weekly instruction.
The school has over 600 students enrolled and is focused on collaborating with students and their families, as well as engaging students with their learning and preparing them for educational excellence in middle and high school.
Richards Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd,
Whitefish Bay, WI
Whitefish Bay School District
School Details
Head of School
Mark Tenorio
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
53%
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Math Proficiency
39%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
37
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Full Time Teachers
37
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
421:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.8%
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Female
46.2%
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White
78.8%
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Two or more races
10.3%
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Hispanic
5.7%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
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Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/11/2025
Principal Nelson has a reputation for bullying children. Assistant principal Peterson does not have the integrity to speak up. The incompetence of the administration starts at the top as the superintendent relinquishes all power of decisions to a unethical law firm (attolles). Pending federal law su...
9/28/2024
This is an outstanding elementary school, however current principal Chad Nelson has quickly tainted it. Chad Nelson has been quoted “I will get those 5th grade boys”. How disgusting. Chad became a man of his word… he began targeting my child. The more we dug (open records and asking questions) it be...
1/30/2020
We are very happy with our kids experiences at Richards. They address the whole kid and don’t put too much focus on standardized testing.
1/31/2019
Due to the high education level of the community, the student population skews to the gifted/talented crowd and they perform very well. I would say the school leaves a lot of potential on the table and doesn't push students hard enough.
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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Richards Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Whitefish Bay, WI, in the Whitefish Bay neighborhood, and is served by the Whitefish Bay School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 653 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Richards Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nicolet High School, Whitefish Bay High School, Shorewood High School, and more. Learn more about what Whitefish Bay has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richards Elementary School.