Enrollment
407
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Grade School
Richmond Grade School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond, Illinois, enrolling 407 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Nippersink Sd 2 also operates Nippersink Middle School (377 students) and Spring Grove Elementary School (327 students) alongside Richmond Grade School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richmond Grade School compares
Richmond Grade School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,538
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nippersink Sd 2, which includes Richmond Grade School.
$18,538
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 27.0%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Richmond Grade School a good school?
Richmond Grade School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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