Starr Elementary School

212 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Starr Elementary School, located at 301 N 19th St in Richmond, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Richmond Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for its young student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare students for the academic challenges they will face in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Starr Elementary acts as a vital community hub in the Richmond area. The school prioritizes building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work to address the diverse needs of their students, ensuring that the school remains a place where children are encouraged to build essential social skills alongside their academic foundations.

212

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starr Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	32
Black	23
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
110 (51.9 %)
Two or More
45 (21.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (15.1 %)
Black
23 (10.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)

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)973-3426
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 42

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 36