D−
Richards Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
21 School St., Newport, NH 03773 · (603) 863-3710 · Part of Newport School District
Students
273
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
60%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Richards Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 25% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 37.8%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 51.9%
Location
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21 School St., Newport
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K22
Kindergarten41
Grade 135
Grade 241
Grade 343
Grade 446
Grade 545
Enrollment over time
364’20
351’21
323’22
307’23
273’24
Down 25% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 94%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.