- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Central Point, OR
Richardson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410294000405
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Central Point · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Central Point, OR.
School address
District: Central Point Sd 6 · Oregon
NCES ID 410294000405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Richardson Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 410294000405 · Central Point, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 20.8:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Scenic Middle School (774 students)
Richardson Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Richardson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scenic Middle
Scenic Middle School
774 students
- Jewett Element
Jewett Elementary School
607 students
- This school
Richardson Elementary School
500 students
- Crater School
Crater School of Business Innovation and Science
496 students
- Crater Academy
Crater Academy of Health and Public Services
487 students
- Crater Renaiss
Crater Renaissance Academy
470 students
What this shows Richardson Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson Elementary School compares
Richardson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Oregon - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$13,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Richardson Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Point Sd 6 reports $13,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jewett Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crater School of Business Innovation and Science | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crater Academy of Health and Public Services | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crater Renaissance Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 33.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Central Point
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jewett Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Central Point Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Standard public school
249 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Sams Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
227 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Rogue Primary School
Standard public school
154 students 38.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson Elementary School
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Central Point, OR. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richardson Elementary School?
37.1% of students at Richardson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richardson Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Central Point, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
How does Richardson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Central Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Central Point, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Central Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Point Sd 6?
Besides Richardson Elementary School, Central Point Sd 6 also operates Scenic Middle School (774 students), Jewett Elementary School (607 students), and Crater School of Business Innovation and Science (496 students). See the Central Point Sd 6 district page for the complete list.