- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, MN
Richmond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270944000386
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 135
- students enrolled
Richmond Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rocori Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270944000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Richmond Elementary held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 270944000386 · Richmond, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 15:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocori Senior High (824 students)
Richmond Elementary held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Richmond Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocori Senior
Rocori Senior High
824 students
- Cold Spring El
Cold Spring Elementary
656 students
- Rocori Middle
Rocori Middle
563 students
- This school 135
Richmond Elementary
135 students
- Rockville Elem 129
Rockville Elementary
129 students
- Rocori Online 72
Rocori Online Learning Site
72 students
What this shows Richmond Elementary reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Elementary compares
Richmond Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,341
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Richmond Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Rocori Public School District reports $13,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocori Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cold Spring Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocori Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocori Online Learning Site | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Elementary
How many students attend Richmond Elementary?
Richmond Elementary has 135 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, MN. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Richmond Elementary?
20.3% of students at Richmond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Elementary is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Elementary?
Richmond Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Rocori Public School District?
Besides Richmond Elementary, Rocori Public School District also operates Rocori Senior High (824 students), Cold Spring Elementary (656 students), and Rocori Middle (563 students). See the Rocori Public School District district page for the complete list.