- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, IN
Richmond High School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180951001566
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Richmond, IN.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180951001566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Richmond High School held near 1,331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 86.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180951001566 · Richmond, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,273 enr · 15.7:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dennis Middle School (649 students)
Richmond High School held near 1,331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 86.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Richmond High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richmond High School
1,273 students
- Dennis Middle
Dennis Middle School
649 students
- Test Intermedi
Test Intermediate School
621 students
- Crestdale Elem 373
Crestdale Elementary School
373 students
- Charles Elemen 359
Charles Elementary School
359 students
- Vaile Elementa 311
Vaile Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Richmond High School reports 1,273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond High School compares
Richmond High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,273 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,273
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Indiana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$12,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 13.7%
African American 9.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Richmond High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond Community Schools reports $12,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Test Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestdale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vaile Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Richmond
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond High School
How many students attend Richmond High School?
Richmond High School has 1,273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,332 (2022-23) → 1,331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond High School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 0% higher 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 High School?
60.4% of students at Richmond High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond High School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond High School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Richmond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond High School?
Richmond High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Richmond High School rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Richmond, IN. 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.
What other schools are in Richmond Community Schools?
Besides Richmond High School, Richmond Community Schools also operates Dennis Middle School (649 students), Test Intermediate School (621 students), and Crestdale Elementary School (373 students). See the Richmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.