Enrollment
284
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, IN
Starr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180951002455
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starr Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Starr Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starr Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Richmond, IN.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180951002455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starr Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starr Elementary School
Starr Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond, Indiana, enrolling 284 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.6% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Richmond's public schools, it stands alongside Crestdale Elementary School (373 students): Starr Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students) and Dennis Middle School (649 students) alongside Starr Elementary 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 Starr Elementary School compares
Starr Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 81% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$12,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 19.4%
African American 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Starr Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond Community Schools, which includes Starr Elementary School.
$12,743
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 66.3%
Federal 17.7%
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 Starr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dennis Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Test Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crestdale Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Charles Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Vaile Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
259 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
258 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Community Youth Services
Special-education school
61 students 6.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Starr Elementary School
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Starr Elementary School?
89.6% of students at Starr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starr Elementary School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Richmond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Starr Elementary School rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Starr Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 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 schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Starr Elementary School a good school?
Starr Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Starr Elementary School, Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students), Dennis Middle School (649 students), and Test Intermediate School (621 students). See the Richmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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