Enrollment
273
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+142% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richards Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richards Elementary School
Richards Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newport, New Hampshire, enrolling 273 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Richards Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of New Hampshire schools and 31% under the state's 11.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 52.0% of students qualify for free meals, 142% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 273 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newport School District spends $21,271 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newport's public schools, it stands alongside Unity Elementary School (86 students): Richards Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.8:1 vs 10.8:1).
Newport School District also operates Newport Middle High School (High) (291 students) and Newport Middle School (138 students) alongside Richards Elementary School.
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 Richards Elementary School compares
Richards Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport School District, which includes Richards Elementary School.
$21,271
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 42.6%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
Is Richards Elementary School a good school?
Richards Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Hampshire schools. 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 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.
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