- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Madison, IA
Richardson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191185000737
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fort Madison · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fort Madison, IA.
School address
District: Fort Madison Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191185000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Richardson Elementary School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 191185000737 · Fort Madison, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 11.1:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Madison High School (852 students)
Richardson Elementary School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Richardson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Madison H
Fort Madison High School
852 students
- Fort Madison M
Fort Madison Middle School
695 students
- This school 311
Richardson Elementary School
311 students
- Lincoln Elemen 236
Lincoln Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Richardson Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson Elementary School compares
Richardson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Iowa - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Madison Comm School District reports $13,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richardson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson Elementary School
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Madison, IA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% 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 Richardson Elementary School?
62.1% of students at Richardson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Richardson Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fort Madison, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fort Madison Comm School District?
Besides Richardson Elementary School, Fort Madison Comm School District also operates Fort Madison High School (852 students), Fort Madison Middle School (695 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (236 students). See the Fort Madison Comm School District district page for the complete list.