Dear Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades PK–1
701 E Main, Richmond, MO 64085 · (816) 776-5401 · Part of Richmond R-XVI School District
Richmond’s School Grade C− better than 22% of Missouri school districts
Students
300
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
56%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–1
What stands out about Dear Elem.
- Small classes: 11 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 14.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
- Next stop for Richmond kids: Sunrise Elem.
On the path
Where Richmond kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–1Dear Elem.You are here
2–5Sunrise Elem.460 students
Location
Directions ↗701 E Main, Richmond
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K75
Kindergarten122
Grade 1103
Enrollment over time
262’20
276’21
299’22
301’23
300’24
Up 14.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 88%Two or more races 9%Hispanic 2%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Dear Elem. from Richmond families.
Other schools in Richmond R-XVI School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.