Serving 495 students in grades 3-5, Rj Richey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rj Richey Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rj Richey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rj Richey Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4734 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
63%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rj Richey Elementary School's ranking?
Rj Richey Elementary School is ranked #4734 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rj Richey Elementary School often compared to?
Rj Richey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shady Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rj Richey Elementary School?
495 students attend Rj Richey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rj Richey Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rj Richey Elementary School?
Rj Richey Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rj Richey Elementary School offer ?
Rj Richey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Rj Richey Elementary School part of?
Rj Richey Elementary School is part of Burnet Consolidated Independent School District.
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