Richards Elementary School

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.

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.

Richards is ok. Most kids do well there. But many other schools in the area would be better for kids with special needs.

High socio-economic area, high achieving kids with high achieving parents. Many things are fantastic about this school, particularly the teachers. BUT, the principal (Dr. K, not Mr. Tenorio who is inaccurately listed here) has really created an atmosphere of distrust and low morale among staff. Parents and students no longer believe she has students' best interests at heart. Some wonderful teachers have left and more are whispering of retiring sooner rather than later. It is a small community and Dr. K has made big mistakes that will not be forgotten. If I had to choose again I would have my kids go to Cumberland.