Charles Elementary School

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Charles Elementary School, located at 2400 Reeveston Rd in Richmond, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richmond Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for students in their formative years. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting a positive school climate, the faculty and staff work to ensure that each student builds the necessary skills to succeed as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Charles Elementary acts as a vital hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of family engagement and student well-being. The school encourages a collaborative approach to education, partnering with parents and community members to create a safe and inclusive space for diverse learners. Through various initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional learning, Charles Elementary strives to empower its students to become responsible, curious, and lifelong learners within the Richmond area.

331

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	23
Black	30
Asian	10
Two or More	56
American Indian	2

White
210 (63.4 %)
Two or More
56 (16.9 %)
Black
30 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.9 %)
Asian
10 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Richmond Community Schools
Phone:	(765)973-3441
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 33

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 63