- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, DE
Richey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100130000315
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richey Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #6 of 24
- elementary schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 382
- students enrolled
Richey Elementary School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richey Elementary School ranks #6 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, DE.
School address
District: Red Clay Consolidated School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100130000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Richey Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 100130000315 · Wilmington, DE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students)
Richey Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Richey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conrad Schools
Conrad Schools of Science
1,164 students
- Dickinson (Joh
Dickinson (John) School
1,027 students
- Calloway (Cab)
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
941 students
- Brandywine Spr
Brandywine Springs School
941 students
- Mckean (Thomas
Mckean (Thomas) High School
920 students
- This school 382
Richey Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Richey Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richey Elementary School compares
Richey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Delaware - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$22,094
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 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 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Richey Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Clay Consolidated School District reports $22,094 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Schools of Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson (John) School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Springs School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckean (Thomas) High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilmington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brandywine Springs School
Standard public school
941 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
First State Montessori Academy
Standard public school
657 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Kuumba Academy Charter School
Standard public school
594 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
The Bayard School
Standard public school
571 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas a.) Charter School
Standard public school
557 students 15.1:1 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richey Elementary School
How many students attend Richey Elementary School?
Richey Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, DE. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richey Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richey Elementary School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Wilmington, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richey Elementary School?
Richey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Richey Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Richey Elementary School ranks #6 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Besides Richey Elementary School, Red Clay Consolidated School District also operates Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students), Dickinson (John) School (1,027 students), and Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts (941 students). See the Red Clay Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.