RICHMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Richmond Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richmond School District school district, located in Sussex, WI with about 431 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Richmond Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Elementary School, located in Sussex, Wisconsin, is a PK-5 institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Hamilton School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, Richmond Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success while encouraging lifelong learning and community engagement.
Beyond academics, the school prides itself on its strong sense of community and the active partnership it maintains between educators, students, and parents. The facility features modern learning resources designed to support collaborative projects and individualized instruction, ensuring that each student’s unique needs are met. With a dedicated staff and a culture rooted in character development, Richmond Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel safe, challenged, and inspired to contribute positively to both their school and the broader Sussex community.
For more information, contact Richmond Elementary at (262) 538-1360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sussex, WI 53089-4299
(262) 538-1360
http://www.richmond.k12.wi.us
RICHMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Sussex, WI with about 431 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richmond School District
- Total Students:
- 431
- Teachers:
- 29.35
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 431 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RICHMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.7%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.