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#778 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 20% in state

Richmond Grade School

Elementary School · Nippersink Sd 2 · Richmond, IL

A Nippersink Sd 2 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

5815 Broadway St, Richmond, IL 60071

  • Math 24% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$19,656
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Richmond Grade School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2022
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Richmond Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,593

Median home value

$289,800

Median rent

$1,189/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–31.8 mi212Compare →
Spring Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–54.5 mi325Compare →
Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–84.7 mi271Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Nippersink Sd 2

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$19,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richmond Grade School is listed in Nippersink SD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richmond Grade School

Richmond Grade School is a public elementary school in Richmond, IL, part of Nippersink Sd 2, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richmond Grade School

What grades does Richmond Grade School serve?

Richmond Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Richmond Grade School?

Richmond Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Grade School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richmond Grade School rank in IL?

Richmond Grade School ranks #778 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Richmond Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

Richmond Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Richmond Grade School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Grade School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Richmond Grade School a charter school?

No, Richmond Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richmond Grade School a Title I school?

No, Richmond Grade School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Grade School?

24.0% of students at Richmond Grade School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
404
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
McHenry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
Area population (ZIP 60071)
3,946
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
46.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60071; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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