- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Richards Elementary held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 551662002169 · Whitefish Bay, WI Other · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 17.9:1 · 0.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitefish Bay High (945 students)
Richards Elementary held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Richards Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay High
945 students
- This school
Richards Elementary
680 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
624 students
- Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay Middle
612 students
What this shows Richards Elementary reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richards Elementary compares
Richards Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Whitefish Bay School District reports $12,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~680 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.