W D Richards Elementary School

584 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

W.D. Richards Elementary School, located in Columbus, Indiana, is part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. The school serves a diverse population of students in grades K-5 and is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes academic excellence through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, aimed at preparing students for success in higher grades and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. It offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students build social-emotional skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging. With a commitment to inclusivity, W.D. Richards strives to maintain an engaging atmosphere where families are encouraged to participate in the educational journey, making it a cornerstone of the local Fairlawn neighborhood.

584

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W D Richards Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	120
Black	18
Asian	31
Two or More	31

White
384 (65.8 %)
Hispanic
120 (20.5 %)
Asian
31 (5.3 %)
Two or More
31 (5.3 %)
Black
18 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4311
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W D Richards Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W D Richards Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	47.9%
Male	304	52.1%

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