Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Starr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Starr Elementary School serves the north part of Richmond, IN, with an attendance area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most students living around 0.6 miles from its edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starr Elementary School's student population of 284 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Starr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starr Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
47%
62%
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Two or more races
19%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starr Elementary School's ranking?
Starr Elementary School is ranked #1566 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Starr Elementary School often compared to?
Starr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vaile Elementary School, Charles Elementary School, Westview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
284 students attend Starr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Starr Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Starr Elementary School offer ?
Starr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Starr Elementary School part of?
Starr Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools.
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