- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, IN
Vaile Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vaile Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180951001569
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vaile Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vaile Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vaile Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Richmond, IN.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180951001569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Vaile Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180951001569 · Richmond, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.1:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High School (1,273 students)
Vaile Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Vaile 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 311
Vaile Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Vaile Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vaile Elementary School compares
Vaile Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 79% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 15.8%
African American 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Vaile 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 Vaile 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vaile 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
Starr Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 14.2:1 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vaile Elementary School
How many students attend Vaile Elementary School?
Vaile Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaile Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaile Elementary School is 14.1:1, 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 Vaile Elementary School?
88.5% of students at Vaile Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vaile Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vaile Elementary School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Richmond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vaile Elementary School?
Vaile Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Vaile Elementary School rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Vaile Elementary School ranks #4 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 Vaile 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.