Richmond Community Schools

RICHMOND, Michigan — 3 schools

1,585
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$24,229
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Richmond Community Schools operates 3 public schools serving 1,585 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,538 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Macomb County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,229 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 37.1% local, 50.9% state, and 12.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $56,267 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #194 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 530:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.7% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Richmond Middle School accounts for 37.1% of all Richmond Community Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Richmond Community Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Richmond Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 530:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Richmond Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 28.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Richmond Community Schools is typically wider than the Richmond Community Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.0%
Federal
50.9%
State
37.1%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
194 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Macomb County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$56,267
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Richmond Community Schools.

White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 1.8%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
530:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Richmond Community Schools

School Enrollment
Richmond Middle School
570
Richmond Community High School
490
Will L Lee School
478

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Richmond Community Schools?

Richmond Community Schools has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,585 students.

How much does Richmond Community Schools spend per student?

Richmond Community Schools spends $24,229 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #194 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Richmond Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Richmond Community Schools is $56,267 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Richmond Community Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Macomb County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Richmond Community Schools?

Richmond Community Schools students are 89.7% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Richmond Community Schools?

Richmond Community Schools has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #194 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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