- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Richmond Hill K-8
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Hill K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438004334
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Hill K-8 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Hill K-8 has class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Hill K-8 ranks #7 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438004334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Richmond Hill K-8 held near 1,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 85.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130438004334 · Augusta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 9:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Richmond Hill K-8 held near 1,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 85.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Richmond Hill K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Richmond Hill K-8
667 students
What this shows Richmond Hill K-8 reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Hill K-8 compares
Richmond Hill K-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 3% in Georgia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.4%
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
$13,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 235 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.3%
White 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Richmond Hill K-8 is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond Hill K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Hill K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Davidson Magnet School
Standard public school
747 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Belair K-8 School
Standard public school
675 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Warren Road Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Wheeless Road Elementary School
Standard public school
649 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Hill K-8
How many students attend Richmond Hill K-8?
Richmond Hill K-8 has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,174 (2022-23) → 1,159 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill K-8 is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 43% 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 Hill K-8?
98.0% of students at Richmond Hill K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Hill K-8?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Hill K-8 is African American at 85.3% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Hill K-8?
Richmond Hill K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hill K-8 rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Hill K-8 ranks #7 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Richmond Hill K-8, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.