- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Richmond Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262967000051 · Richmond, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 19.7:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Community High School (490 students)
Richmond Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Richmond Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richmond Middle School
570 students
- Richmond Commu
Richmond Community High School
490 students
- Will L Lee Sch
Will L Lee School
478 students
What this shows Richmond Middle School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Middle School compares
Richmond Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Richmond Community Schools reports $13,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~570 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.