- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrenceville, GA
Richards Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richards Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255002004
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richards Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richards Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richards Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Richards Middle School held near 2,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 127.4 → 136.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 130255002004 · Lawrenceville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,974 enr · 15.5:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Richards Middle School held near 2,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 127.4 → 136.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Richards Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school
Richards Middle School
1,974 students
What this shows Richards Middle School reports 1,974 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richards Middle School compares
Richards Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,974
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
433
in-school suspensions + 280 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
African American 26.7%
Asian 8.4%
White 5.5%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Richards Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richards Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richards Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Lawrenceville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Creekland Middle School
Standard public school
1,693 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Sweetwater Middle School
Standard public school
1,470 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Crews Middle School
Standard public school
1,443 students 17:1 students per teacher
Five Forks Middle School
Standard public school
1,239 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Moore Middle School
Standard public school
971 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Jordan Middle School
Standard public school
757 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,974 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richards Middle School
How many students attend Richards Middle School?
Richards Middle School has 1,974 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrenceville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,986 (2022-23) → 2,026 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richards Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richards Middle School?
65.6% of students at Richards Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richards Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richards Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richards Middle School?
Richards Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Richards Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Lawrenceville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lawrenceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Richards Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.