Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-6, W D Richards Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
W D Richards Elementary School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W D Richards Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W D Richards Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
65%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W D Richards Elementary School's ranking?
W D Richards Elementary School is ranked #703 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are W D Richards Elementary School often compared to?
W D Richards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Elementary School, Csa Fodrea Campus, L F Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend W D Richards Elementary School?
544 students attend W D Richards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of W D Richards Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W D Richards Elementary School?
W D Richards Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does W D Richards Elementary School offer ?
W D Richards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is W D Richards Elementary School part of?
W D Richards Elementary School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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