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RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
10
Schools
4,139
Students
$22,144
Per-Pupil Spend
+54% nat'l
62.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
79.8%
Graduation Rate
-6.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 4,139 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,144 is above average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARYPK–05334
RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOLPK–05505
RICHFIELD STEM SCHOOLPK–05588
SHERIDAN HILLS ELEMENTARYPK–05419
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RICHFIELD MIDDLE06–08807
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Richfield College Experience Prg09–1250
RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGH09–121,270
SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION12–1225
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL EDUCATION CENTERPK–PK97
Central Education Center PreKPK–PK44
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,144+54% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
33%
State
53.4%
Local (property tax)
32.9%
Federal
13.7%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (33%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,139
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.8%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,144 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.8%, graduation is 6.7 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,139 students.
What is the graduation rate for RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 79.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $22,144 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
63% of students in RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.