Richmond Elementary School

N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 412 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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5% in WI
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Richmond Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#69 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richmond Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
9%
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White
92%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Richmond Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Richmond Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
1%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
412 students attend Richmond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Richmond Elementary School students are White, 3% 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 15:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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