- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, IL
Richmond Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170022204118
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Grade School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 407
- students enrolled
Richmond Grade School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Grade School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Richmond, IL.
School address
District: Nippersink Sd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 170022204118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Richmond Grade School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 170022204118 · Richmond, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 12:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Nippersink Middle School (377 students)
Richmond Grade School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Richmond Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richmond Grade School
407 students
- Nippersink Mid
Nippersink Middle School
377 students
- Spring Grove E
Spring Grove Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Richmond Grade School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Grade School compares
Richmond Grade School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$19,656
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Richmond Grade School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Nippersink Sd 2 reports $19,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nippersink Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Grade School
How many students attend Richmond Grade School?
Richmond Grade School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, IL. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Grade School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Grade School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Richmond, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Grade School?
Richmond Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Richmond Grade School rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Grade School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Richmond, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nippersink Sd 2?
Besides Richmond Grade School, Nippersink Sd 2 also operates Nippersink Middle School (377 students) and Spring Grove Elementary School (327 students). See the Nippersink Sd 2 district page for the complete list.