- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, IN
Test Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Test Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180951001561
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Test Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Test Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Test Intermediate School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Richmond, IN.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180951001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-138 students YoY
Test Intermediate School shrank from 762 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-18.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-138 students YoY 180951001561 · Richmond, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 11.7:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High School (1,273 students)
Test Intermediate School shrank from 762 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-18.1%). Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Test Intermediate 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
- This school
Test Intermediate School
621 students
- Crestdale Elem 373
Crestdale Elementary School
373 students
- Charles Elemen 359
Charles Elementary School
359 students
- Vaile Elementa 311
Vaile Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Test Intermediate School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Test Intermediate School compares
Test Intermediate School is a shrinking 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Two or More 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 8.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Test Intermediate 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 Test Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dennis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vaile Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Test Intermediate 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
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Test Intermediate School
How many students attend Test Intermediate School?
Test Intermediate School has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), down 138.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Test Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Test Intermediate School is 11.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% 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 Test Intermediate School?
70.1% of students at Test Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Test Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Test Intermediate School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Test Intermediate School?
Test Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Test Intermediate School rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Test Intermediate School ranks #9 of 11 public 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 public schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond Community Schools?
Besides Test Intermediate School, Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students), Dennis Middle School (649 students), and Crestdale Elementary School (373 students). See the Richmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.