Enrollment
570
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, MI
Richmond Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262967000051
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Richmond, MI.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262967000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Middle School
Richmond Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Richmond, Michigan, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 589 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #466, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond Community High School (490 students) and Will L Lee School (478 students) alongside Richmond Middle 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 Middle School compares
Richmond Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Richmond Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond Community Schools, which includes Richmond Middle School.
$12,067
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 12.0%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Will L Lee School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Middle School
How many students attend Richmond Middle School?
Richmond Middle School has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Middle School?
32.2% of students at Richmond Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Middle School?
Richmond Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond Middle School rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Richmond, MI. 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 Middle School a good school?
Richmond Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan 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 Richmond Community Schools?
Besides Richmond Middle School, Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond Community High School (490 students) and Will L Lee School (478 students). See the Richmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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