Richmond Elementary School

Richmond Elementary School serves 388 students in prekindergarten through fourth grade in the scenic town of Richmond, Vermont. With 27 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention in smaller classroom settings. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 63rd out of 280 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 78th percentile.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 57% of students performing at proficient or above levels in both English Language Arts and mathematics. This academic strength reflects the school's 8.9 out of 10 academic score. Richmond Elementary draws from an educated and affluent community, where 66% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $118,185.

The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 2.8%, with median home values of $390,100, indicating a stable residential community that values education. The school benefits from its location in Chittenden County's rural setting near town, providing students with both the advantages of small-town community connections and access to the educational and cultural resources of the greater Burlington metropolitan area.

Located in a rural area, Richmond Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.