Enrollment
621
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Test Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Test Intermediate School
Test Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Richmond, Indiana, enrolling 621 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.7:1, Test Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 89% of Indiana schools and 26% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 336 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #261, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% 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.
Discipline events run high: 370 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 621 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students) and Dennis Middle School (649 students) alongside Test Intermediate 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 Test Intermediate School compares
Test Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,743
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond Community Schools, which includes Test Intermediate 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 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
- 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
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~621 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Test Intermediate School a good school?
Test Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of 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 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.
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