Enrollment
680
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitefish Bay, WI
Richards Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richards Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551662002169
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richards Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Whitefish Bay · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 0.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richards Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richards Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitefish Bay, WI.
School address
District: Whitefish Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551662002169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richards Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richards Elementary
Richards Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 680 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Wisconsin schools and 24% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.0% free-meal eligibility runs 100% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 115 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 680 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Whitefish Bay's public schools, it stands alongside Cumberland Elementary (624 students): Richards Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 16.9:1).
Whitefish Bay School District also operates Whitefish Bay High (945 students) and Cumberland Elementary (624 students) alongside Richards Elementary.
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 compares
Richards Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.0% | ▼ 100% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 78.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 4.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Richards Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitefish Bay School District, which includes Richards Elementary.
$12,503
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 38.9%
Federal 5.3%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitefish Bay Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richards Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Whitefish Bay
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 Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richards Elementary
How many students attend Richards Elementary?
Richards Elementary has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitefish Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richards Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richards Elementary?
0.0% of students at Richards Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richards Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richards Elementary is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Whitefish Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richards Elementary?
Richards Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 rank among public schools in Whitefish Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Richards Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitefish Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitefish Bay on the city page.
Is Richards Elementary a good school?
Richards Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin 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 Whitefish Bay School District?
Besides Richards Elementary, Whitefish Bay School District also operates Whitefish Bay High (945 students), Cumberland Elementary (624 students), and Whitefish Bay Middle (612 students). See the Whitefish Bay School District district page for the complete list.
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