RICHMOND GRADE SCHOOL

Richmond Grade School is a public elementary school that is part of the Nippersink SD 2 school district, located in Richmond, IL with about 418 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 33 teachers, Richmond Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Richmond Grade School, located at 5815 Broadway St in Richmond, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of Nippersink School District 2, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its elementary-aged students. The school typically serves children in the early stages of their education, focusing on building a strong academic base in core subjects while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular and community-oriented activities.

The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for close collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Richmond community. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, Richmond Grade School aims to prepare its pupils for a successful transition to middle school and beyond. With a commitment to quality instruction and a nurturing campus culture, the institution remains a central pillar for families in the region, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated faculty and localized resources.

For more information, contact Richmond Grade School at (815) 678-4717 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5815 Broadway St
Richmond, IL 60071-7701
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RICHMOND GRADE SCHOOL is a public school in Richmond, IL with about 418 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Nippersink SD 2
Total Students:
418
Teachers:
33.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 418 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RICHMOND GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.9%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.