- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VT
Richmond Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044300258
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Vermont schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 356
- students enrolled
Richmond Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500044300258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Richmond Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 500044300258 · Richmond, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.2:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Mansfield Union High School (688 students)
Richmond Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Richmond Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Mansfield
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
688 students
- Browns River M
Browns River Middle School
403 students
- Jericho Elemen
Jericho Elementary School
400 students
- This school
Richmond Elementary School
356 students
- Camels Hump Mi
Camels Hump Middle School
332 students
- Underhill Cent 199
Underhill Central School
199 students
What this shows Richmond Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Elementary School compares
Richmond Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 70% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Vermont - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$21,876
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Richmond Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 reports $21,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Mansfield Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Browns River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jericho Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camels Hump Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Underhill Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Elementary School
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VT. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Elementary School?
8.4% of students at Richmond Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Elementary School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401?
Besides Richmond Elementary School, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 also operates Mt. Mansfield Union High School (688 students), Browns River Middle School (403 students), and Jericho Elementary School (400 students). See the Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 district page for the complete list.