- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Starr Elementary School grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 180951002455 · Richmond, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 14.2:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High School (1,273 students)
Starr Elementary School grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Starr Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond High
Richmond High School
1,273 students
- Dennis Middle
Dennis Middle School
649 students
- Test Intermedi
Test Intermediate School
621 students
- Crestdale Elem 373
Crestdale Elementary School
373 students
- Charles Elemen 359
Charles Elementary School
359 students
- This school 284
Starr Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Starr Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starr Elementary School compares
Starr Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Richmond Community Schools reports $12,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~284 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.