Baxter Elementary School serves 207 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
207 students
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
4%
14%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
62%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Baxter Elementary School?
207 students attend Baxter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Baxter Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baxter Elementary School?
Baxter Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Baxter Elementary School offer ?
Baxter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Baxter Elementary School part of?
Baxter Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools.
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