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
70%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
421:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
80%
Two or more races
10.2%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
10/21/2018
Richards is ok. Most kids do well there. But many other schools in the area would be better for kids with special needs.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Whitefish Bay
List Price Range
$235K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
34
Average Home Value
$670,447
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Household Income
$175,116
% of College Grads
81.5%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,963 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,761 - $5,785 per month
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- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 779+ Sq Ft
- 401 E Beaumont Ave
- Whitefish Bay, WI
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Parks in this Area
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- Beach
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cahill Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Tennis
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- Trails
- Playground
Big Bay Park
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Hubbard Park
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