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#237 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 13% in state

Charles Elementary School

Elementary School · Richmond Community Schools · Richmond, IN

A Richmond Community Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2400 Reeveston Rd, Richmond, IN 47374

  • Math 67% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$12,966
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Charles Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
67%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Charles Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$52,566

Median home value

$121,800

Median rent

$816/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Starr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–40.7 mi253Compare →
Vaile Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–40.8 mi309Compare →
Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–81.2 mi109Compare →
Seton Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–61.3 mi162Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Richmond Community Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$12,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charles Elementary School is listed in Richmond Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charles Elementary School

Charles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond, IN, part of Richmond Community Schools, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charles Elementary School

What grades does Charles Elementary School serve?

Charles Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Charles Elementary School?

Charles Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles Elementary School rank in IN?

Charles Elementary School ranks #237 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Charles Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Charles Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Charles Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Charles Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Charles Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles Elementary School?

43.0% of students at Charles Elementary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
Area population (ZIP 47374)
45,186
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
40.6
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 47374; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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