Public schools in Richmond, IN
9 open public schools with an address in Richmond, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,387
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Richmond public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Richmond, IN: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,387 students, an average of 487 per school. The largest campus is Richmond High School (1,273 students), and the largest elementary school is Crestdale Elementary School (373).
Every listed school belongs to Richmond Community Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 62% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Richmond
Elementary schools in Richmond
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Elementary School Richmond Community Schools | PK–04 | 359 | 16.9:1 | |
| Crestdale Elementary School Richmond Community Schools | PK–04 | 373 | 11.8:1 | |
| Fairview Elementary School Richmond Community Schools | PK–04 | 259 | 10.4:1 | |
| Starr Elementary School Richmond Community Schools | PK–04 | 284 | 15:1 | |
| Vaile Elementary School Richmond Community Schools | PK–04 | 311 | 11.9:1 | |
| Westview Elementary School Richmond Community Schools | PK–04 | 258 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Richmond
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Middle School Richmond Community Schools | 07–08 | 649 | 13.7:1 | |
| Test Intermediate School Richmond Community Schools | 05–06 | 621 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Richmond
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High School Richmond Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,273 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black9.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial15.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Richmond schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,387 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Richmond
How many public schools are in Richmond, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Richmond: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,387 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Richmond?
All listed public schools with an address in Richmond belong to Richmond Community Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Richmond?
Richmond High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Richmond, with 1,273 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Richmond?
No school with an address in Richmond is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Indiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Richmond schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Richmond public schools is 13.5:1, lower than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Richmond guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities