Below Average
#1434 of 1,823 schools in IN
Starr Elementary School
Elementary School · Richmond Community Schools · Richmond, IN
A Richmond Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
301 N 19th St, Richmond, IN 47374
- Math 30% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Starr Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Starr 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Vaile Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Seton Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 109 | Compare → |
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
- #6 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
Starr Elementary School is listed in Richmond Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Starr Elementary School
Starr Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond, IN, part of Richmond Community Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Starr Elementary School
What grades does Starr Elementary School serve?
Starr Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Starr Elementary School rank in IN?
Starr Elementary School ranks #1,434 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Starr Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Starr Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Starr Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Starr Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Starr Elementary School a charter school?
No, Starr Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Starr Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Starr Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Starr Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Starr 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (765) 973-3426
- 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
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