- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, IN
Charles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180951001553
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Richmond, IN.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180951001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Charles Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180951001553 · Richmond, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 17.9:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High School (1,273 students)
Charles Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Charles Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond High
Richmond High School
1,273 students
- Dennis Middle
Dennis Middle School
649 students
- Test Intermedi
Test Intermediate School
621 students
- Crestdale Elem 373
Crestdale Elementary School
373 students
- This school 359
Charles Elementary School
359 students
- Vaile Elementa 311
Vaile Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Charles Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Elementary School compares
Charles Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Two or More 20.1%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Charles Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond Community Schools reports $12,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dennis Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Test Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestdale Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vaile Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crestdale Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Vaile Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Starr Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
259 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
258 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Community Youth Services
Special-education school
61 students 6.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Elementary School
How many students attend Charles Elementary School?
Charles Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Elementary School?
53.2% of students at Charles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles Elementary School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Richmond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Elementary School?
Charles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles Elementary School rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Richmond, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond Community Schools?
Besides Charles Elementary School, Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students), Dennis Middle School (649 students), and Test Intermediate School (621 students). See the Richmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.