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#59 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 12% of private schools

Richmond Friends School

Elementary School · Richmond, IN

A private elementary school in Richmond, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

607 W MAIN ST, Richmond, IN 47374

  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index42%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Enrollment64
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Richmond Friends 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 66Bikeable

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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

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White75.0%
Black9.4%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian7.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Seton Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–60.2 mi162Compare →
Community Youth ServicesEnrollment path unverified5.5K–120.4 mi67Compare →
Westview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–40.8 mi276Compare →
Seton Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–61.0 mi162Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Richmond Friends School is listed in Richmond, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Richmond Friends School

Richmond Friends School is a private elementary school in Richmond, IN, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 478 private schools in IN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richmond Friends School

What grades does Richmond Friends School serve?

Richmond Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Richmond Friends School?

Richmond Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Friends School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Richmond Friends School rank in IN?

Richmond Friends School ranks #59 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Richmond Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?

Richmond Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Richmond Friends School a private school?

Yes, Richmond Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Richmond Friends School a religious school?

Richmond Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
64
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Friends (Quaker)
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wayne County
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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