- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake City, FL
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120036000359
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #13 of 15
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Lake City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 120036000359 · Lake City, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 18.2:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,711 students)
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,711 students
- Fort White Hig
Fort White High School
1,101 students
- Belmont Academ
Belmont Academy
828 students
- Lake City Midd
Lake City Middle School
809 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
695 students
- This school 455
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
455 students
What this shows Richardson Sixth Grade Academy reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson Sixth Grade Academy compares
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$10,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia reports $10,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richardson Sixth Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort White High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belmont Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson Sixth Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
How many students attend Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is 18.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
57.8% of students at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Lake City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Sixth Grade Academy rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Lake City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia?
Besides Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, Columbia also operates Columbia High School (1,711 students), Fort White High School (1,101 students), and Belmont Academy (828 students). See the Columbia district page for the complete list.