Enrollment
273
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 330531000343
Richards Elementary School — Newport, NH
Federal NCES profile for Richards Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newport School District · New Hampshire
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-20% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Richards Elementary School reports 273 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 142% above the New Hampshire average and 0% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 273 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 62.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newport School District spends $23,712 per pupil district-wide, below the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.2% from local sources (property taxes), 42.6% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richards Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 142% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 142% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
62.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,712
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Hampshire avg of $33,165
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 273 Top 49% in New Hampshire — larger than 51% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 9.2:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.0% +142% vs state
NCES ID 330531000343
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 273:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 62.6%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport School District, which includes Richards Elementary School.
$23,712
Per student
-29%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
Similar other schools in Newport
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Newport, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richards Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 20% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newport, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richards Elementary School?
Richards Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.