Richmond Community Schools School District
School District · Richmond, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,966
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,966
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#71 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,966
+$604 vs Indiana median
District size
4,481 students
Much larger than Indiana median
About Richmond Community Schools
Richmond Community Schools is a Richmond, Indiana school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,481 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $12,966 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Richmond Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Charles Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Richmond Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 27.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Richmond Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richmond Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Richmond Community Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Richmond
- Total Enrollment
- 4,481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 334
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richmond Community Schools?
Richmond Community Schools has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Richmond Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Richmond Community Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Richmond Community Schools?
Richmond Community Schools spends $12,966 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richmond Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richmond Community Schools is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richmond Community Schools?
Charles Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Richmond Community Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Richmond Community Schools?
Across schools in Richmond Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Richmond Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Richmond Community Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Richmond Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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