Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Richmond Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richmond Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richmond Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
1%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Elementary School's ranking?
Richmond Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
407 students attend Richmond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Richmond Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richmond Elementary School offer ?
Richmond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Elementary School part of?
Richmond Elementary School is part of Richmond School District.
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