- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oscoda, MI
Richardson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262697008344
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 711
- students enrolled
Richardson Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Oscoda Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262697008344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Richardson Elementary School grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 262697008344 · Oscoda, MI Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 17.8:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Oscoda Area High School (488 students)
Richardson Elementary School grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Richardson Elementary School compares
Richardson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$14,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Richardson Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Oscoda Area Schools reports $14,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscoda Area High School | Smaller | 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
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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson Elementary School
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oscoda, MI. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richardson Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Richardson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richardson Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Oscoda, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Oscoda Area Schools?
Besides Richardson Elementary School, Oscoda Area Schools also operates Oscoda Area High School (488 students). See the Oscoda Area Schools district page for the complete list.