Enrollment
385
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Charles, IL
Richmond Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173717003857
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Intermediate Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 385
- students enrolled
Richmond Intermediate Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Intermediate Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717003857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Intermediate Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Intermediate Sch
Richmond Intermediate Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Saint Charles, Illinois, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Saint Charles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wild Rose Elem School (535 students): Richmond Intermediate Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 15.3:1).
St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students) and St Charles North High School (1,903 students) alongside Richmond Intermediate Sch.
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 Intermediate Sch compares
Richmond Intermediate Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$19,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 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.
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 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Richmond Intermediate Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Charles Cusd 303, which includes Richmond Intermediate Sch.
$19,938
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
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 Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Charles North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Saint Charles
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wild Rose Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Bell-Graham Elementary School
Standard public school
520 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Davis Primary School
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elem School
Standard public school
460 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Richmond Intermediate Sch?
Richmond Intermediate Sch has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Intermediate Sch is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Intermediate Sch is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Intermediate Sch?
Richmond Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Intermediate Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Charles on the city page.
Is Richmond Intermediate Sch a good school?
Richmond Intermediate Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Richmond Intermediate Sch, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), St Charles North High School (1,903 students), and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.
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