At a glance
Reported students
351
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Richmond Sch: 351 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 373
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Richmond Sch
Richmond Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 351 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.2%) and White (32.5%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Richmond Sch
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.5%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black16.5%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hamilton Andrew Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
348 reported students
Rhodes E Washington Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
354 reported students
Morton Thomas G Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
356 reported students
Dick William Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
343 reported students
Cayuga School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
360 reported students
Penrose Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
360 reported students
Public schools near Richmond Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Frances E Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–04 | 377 | 0.8 mi |
| Hackett Horatio B Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–05 | 413 | 0.9 mi |
| Webster Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–05 | 510 | 0.9 mi |
| Brown Henry A Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 333 | 0.9 mi |
| Elkin Lewis Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–04 | 455 | 1.1 mi |
| Deep Roots CS Elementary · Charter · Deep Roots CS | KG–07 | 354 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Sch
What grades does Richmond Sch serve?
Richmond Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Richmond Sch?
Richmond Sch reported 351 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 373 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richmond Sch?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 351 students and 28.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richmond Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richmond Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Richmond Sch in?
Richmond Sch is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richmond Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willard Frances E Sch (0.8 mi), Hackett Horatio B Sch (0.9 mi), Webster Sch (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.