Vaile Elementary School

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Vaile Elementary School, located in Richmond, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Richmond Community Schools district. Dedicated to the intellectual and social development of its students, the school focuses on creating a structured learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. By prioritizing student engagement and academic growth, Vaile Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Vaile Elementary is integrated into the local Richmond community, often serving as a hub for student-led activities and family involvement. The school places a high value on character development and inclusivity, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, staff, and families, the school strives to maintain an environment where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and build a strong educational foundation.

304

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vaile Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	48
Black	30
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

White
163 (53.6 %)
Two or More
61 (20.1 %)
Hispanic
48 (15.8 %)
Black
30 (9.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)973-3433
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 15

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 63