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#1370 of 1,823 schools in IN
Vaile Elementary School
Elementary School · Richmond Community Schools · Richmond, IN
A Richmond Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
300 S 14th St, Richmond, IN 47374
- Math 29% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vaile Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
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 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vaile 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Charles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Starr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Community Youth ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 67 | Compare → |
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 Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Vaile Elementary School is listed in Richmond Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vaile Elementary School
Vaile Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond, IN, part of Richmond Community Schools, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,370 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vaile Elementary School
What grades does Vaile Elementary School serve?
Vaile Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Vaile Elementary School?
Vaile Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaile Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaile Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vaile Elementary School rank in IN?
Vaile Elementary School ranks #1,370 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Vaile Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vaile Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Vaile Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vaile Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vaile Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vaile Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vaile Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vaile Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vaile Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Vaile 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (765) 973-3433
- 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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