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Richland Union Elementary: Richland Union Elementary schools score 6.6 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 3.1 points.

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 38.2/100

Richland Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 38.2/100 — 6.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Golden Oak Elementary at 42/100, where 14.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,877 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
7.9
34.0 – 41.9
Avg Exceeded %
11.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

Richland Union Elementary's elementary schools average 38.2/100 — 6.6 points below the state average with a −3.1pp declining trajectory.

District Analysis

Richland Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 38.2/100 — 6.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages -3.1pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 7.9 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 19.2%, 1.3pp near the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Golden Oak Elementary leads the district at 42 with 14.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Richland Union Elementary

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Richland Union Elementary is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
93.2%
White
4.4%
Asian
1.3%
Black
0.8%
Other
0.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
91%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Richland Union Elementary spends $15,877 per student in current expenditures — $1,063 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,877
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,689
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 42.1%
$11,170 → $15,877
Spending Efficiency
2.41
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 61%Support 33%Other 6%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$53,408–$113,699
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
154
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Richland Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (3)

Richland Union Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.2 — 6.6 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -3.1pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Golden Oak Elementary with a Scope Score of 42 and 14.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Golden Oak Elementary
Richland Union Elementary On the Rise
14.9%Developing
42/100
2Sequoia Elementary
Richland Union Elementary Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
39/100
3Redwood Elementary
Richland Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.4%Developing
34/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Richland Union Elementary

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Richland Union Elementary a good school district?
Richland Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.2/100, which is 6.6 points below the state average. 11.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Richland Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Richland Union Elementary is Golden Oak Elementary with a Scope Score of 42/100 and 14.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Richland Union Elementary spend per student?
Richland Union Elementary spends $15,877 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Richland Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Richland Union Elementary range from $53,408–$113,699 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.