Enrollment
61
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, IN
Community Youth Services
Federal NCES profile for Community Youth Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180951000366
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Youth Services earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Community Youth Services has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Youth Services ranks #7 of 7 schools in Richmond, IN.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180951000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community Youth Services compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Community Youth Services
Community Youth Services is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Richmond, Indiana, enrolling 61 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.8:1, Community Youth Services is leaner than roughly 99% of Indiana schools and 57% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 86.9% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Indiana schools, with 61 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 40 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 61 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Richmond's public schools, it stands alongside Crestdale Elementary School (373 students): Community Youth Services is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.8:1 vs 14.3:1).
Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students) and Dennis Middle School (649 students) alongside Community Youth Services.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Community Youth Services compares
Community Youth Services on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 57% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 76% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$12,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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
3
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond Community Schools, which includes Community Youth Services.
$12,743
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 66.3%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Community Youth Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dennis Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Test Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Youth Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
Charles Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 17.9:1 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~61 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Community Youth Services
How many students attend Community Youth Services?
Community Youth Services has 61 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Richmond, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Youth Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Youth Services is 6.8:1, which is 57% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community Youth Services?
86.9% of students at Community Youth Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Youth Services?
Community Youth Services has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Community Youth Services rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Youth Services ranks #7 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.
Is Community Youth Services a good school?
Community Youth Services earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Richmond Community Schools?
Besides Community Youth Services, 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.
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