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Richards Elementary School (Closed 2004)

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Richards Elementary School in Wahpeton, ND, serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6 in a rural community setting.

The school has a total enrollment of 5 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by one full–time teacher.

Richards Elementary is affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and follows a Seventh Day Adventist religious orientation.

As a co–educational institution, the school offers a regular elementary education program within a small–town environment.

Tuition information and award recognitions are not specified for this Wahpeton K–6 private school.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students

5 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Richards Elementary School?

The application deadline for Richards Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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