- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, NH
Richards Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richards Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330531000343
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richards Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Hampshire schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richards Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richards Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newport, NH.
School address
District: Newport School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330531000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Richards Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 330531000343 · Newport, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 7.8:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Middle High School (High) (291 students)
Richards Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Richards Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport Middle
Newport Middle High School (High)
291 students
- This school
Richards Elementary School
273 students
- Newport Middle
Newport Middle School
138 students
What this shows Richards Elementary School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richards Elementary School compares
Richards Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 142% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 142% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 9% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.6%
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
$23,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Richards Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Newport School District reports $23,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richards Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Middle High School (High) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richards Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Newport
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richards Elementary School
How many students attend Richards Elementary School?
Richards Elementary School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, NH. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richards Elementary School is 7.8:1, which is 31% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 50% 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 Richards Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Richards Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richards Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richards Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Newport, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richards Elementary School?
Richards Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richards Elementary School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Richards Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newport, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Newport School District?
Besides Richards Elementary School, Newport School District also operates Newport Middle High School (High) (291 students) and Newport Middle School (138 students). See the Newport School District district page for the complete list.