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Richmond Elementary

Summary:

Richmond Elementary is a public elementary school located in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 283. It is part of the Appleton Area School District, which is ranked 240 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richmond Elementary has shown mixed academic performance, with some grades and subject areas performing better than the district and state averages, while others struggle. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated significantly, ranging from 4.2% to 22.6% in recent years. Student subgroup performance also varies, with female students and White students generally outperforming their peers. Compared to nearby schools, Richmond Elementary's performance is mixed, with some schools like Huntley Elementary and Berry Elementary outperforming it, while others like Johnston Elementary and Edison Elementary underperform.

Richmond Elementary's relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, at 50.18%, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 15.4 in recent years, could be a strength in providing more individualized attention to students. Overall, Richmond Elementary faces a mix of strengths and weaknesses, and continued efforts to address chronic absenteeism, support underperforming student subgroups, and improve academic outcomes could be beneficial for the school and its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1441 E John St
       Appleton, WI  54915-3498

(920) 852-5520

District: Appleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
464th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,485 Help


Students who attend Richmond Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Madison Middle
High:    East High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Hispanic:
15.5%
Asian:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.2% Help


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Compare Details Richmond Elementary ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 7th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (15.5%), Asian (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond Elementary is 15.4. 14 elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond Elementary is $11,485, which is the 7th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richmond Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Elementary 464th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Richmond Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Appleton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Appleton Area School District 240th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richmond Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richmond Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 64.55 290th 689 57.9%
2008 69.17 293rd 1021 71.3%
2009 60.82 461st 1030 55.2%
2010 71.09 255th 1045 75.6%
2011 67.00 325th 1046 68.9%
2012 62.28 433rd 1045 58.6%
2013 46.57 671st 1053 36.3%
2014 48.47 639th 1061 39.8%
2015 63.56 396th 1076 63.2%
2016 52.52 550th 1075 48.8%
2017 52.19 551st 1071 48.6%
2018 53.92 511th 1025 50.1%
2019 61.05 414th 1037 60.1%
2021 41.06 688th 1050 34.5%
2022 54.90 525th 1067 50.8%
2023 62.39 422nd 1067 60.4%
2024 61.13 464th 1061 56.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richmond Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.97 640th 721 11.2%
2019 42.62 394th 742 46.9%
2021 37.83 461st 746 38.2%
2022 47.16 358th 748 52.1%
2023 46.45 388th 770 49.6%
2024 54.14 310th 790 60.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.32 564th 854 34.0%
2019 51.57 409th 874 53.2%
2021 41.77 526th 847 37.9%
2022 53.86 376th 859 56.2%
2023 51.19 418th 871 52.0%
2024 61.71 291st 866 66.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Richmond Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 536th 997 46.2%
2019 60.53 413th 1002 58.8%
2021 34.14 722nd 1004 28.1%
2022 62.90 376th 1017 63.0%
2023 64.52 356th 1010 64.8%
2024 71.89 265th 1011 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Richmond Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.23 439th 997 56.0%
2019 60.79 399th 1002 60.2%
2021 49.38 573rd 1003 42.9%
2022 48.88 580th 1017 43.0%
2023 60.02 433rd 1011 57.2%
2024 47.73 611th 1012 39.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richmond Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.91 39th 266 85.3%
2021 44.32 138th 274 49.6%
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Rank History for White students at Richmond Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.81 360th 686 47.5%
2019 53.91 339th 718 52.8%
2021 39.32 466th 699 33.3%
2022 54.45 326th 704 53.7%
2023 54.95 321st 715 55.1%
2024 61.39 276th 727 62.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Richmond Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 283 4 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 300
1989 299 n/a 6 5 5 n/a n/a 0 315
1990 300 2 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 310
1991 260 4 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 296 2 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 306
1993 272 1 6 0 3 n/a n/a 0 282
1994 284 0 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 254 0 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1996 254 0 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1997 253 3 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 277
1998 257 5 17 4 3 n/a n/a 0 286
1999 243 5 26 8 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 255 5 24 4 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 249 8 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 239 7 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 239 7 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 234 5 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 257
2005 232 5 15 11 2 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 245 6 10 15 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 236 13 10 23 4 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 248 6 14 23 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 231 9 13 22 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2010 227 5 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2011 230 2 13 21 2 0 0 0 268
2012 224 3 11 21 0 0 0 0 259
2013 228 7 8 16 0 0 0 0 259
2014 255 12 14 24 0 0 0 0 305
2015 228 7 17 27 3 0 2 0 284
2016 227 9 17 29 1 0 4 0 287
2017 216 8 15 32 1 0 7 0 279
2018 218 6 14 38 0 0 6 0 282
2019 215 8 16 44 0 0 6 0 289
2020 216 7 17 47 3 0 6 0 296
2021 202 8 16 42 2 0 7 0 277
2022 192 2 19 39 3 0 13 0 268
2023 202 1 17 44 3 0 16 0 283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richmond Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 16.0 18.7 0
1989 315 15.8 19.9 0
1990 310 16.8 18.4 0
1991 271 18.3 14.8 0
1992 306 16.3 18.7 7.2
1993 282 14.8 19.1 9.2
1994 293 13.9 21.1 10.6
1995 274 15.4 17.8 11.3
1996 274 15.4 17.8 11.3
1997 277 14.6 19.0 11.6
1998 286 13.2 21.7 11.5
1999 283 14.3 19.8 18
2000 289 14.3 20.2 18.7
2001 275 16.2 17.0 18.5
2002 265 14.9 17.8 20.4
2003 265 14.9 17.8 20.4
2004 257 15.3 16.8 20.6
2005 265 15.2 17.4 n/a
2006 277 15.6 17.8 n/a
2007 286 14.5 19.7 31.8
2008 291 15.6 18.7 36.8
2009 275 16.3 16.9 39.3
2010 264 13.5 19.5 38.6
2011 268 15.8 16.9 39.9
2012 259 14.6 17.7 39.4
2013 259 15.3 16.9 32.4
2014 305 16.3 18.7 41.3
2015 284 n/a n/a 38
2016 287 16.0 17.9 40.8
2017 279 17.3 16.0 39.1
2018 282 17.3 16.2 39
2019 289 18.0 16.0 42.9
2020 296 18.8 15.7 44.6
2021 277 20.6 13.4 48.4
2022 268 18.0 14.8 48.5
2023 283 18.3 15.4 50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richmond Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 16.0 18.7 0
1989 315 15.8 19.9 0
1990 310 16.8 18.4 0
1991 271 18.3 14.8 0
1992 306 16.3 18.7 7.2
1993 282 14.8 19.1 9.2
1994 293 13.9 21.1 10.6
1995 274 15.4 17.8 11.3
1996 274 15.4 17.8 11.3
1997 277 14.6 19.0 11.6
1998 286 13.2 21.7 11.5
1999 283 14.3 19.8 18
2000 289 14.3 20.2 18.7
2001 275 16.2 17.0 18.5
2002 265 14.9 17.8 20.4
2003 265 14.9 17.8 20.4
2004 257 15.3 16.8 20.6
2005 265 15.2 17.4 n/a
2006 277 15.6 17.8 n/a
2007 286 14.5 19.7 31.8
2008 291 15.6 18.7 36.8
2009 275 16.3 16.9 39.3
2010 264 13.5 19.5 38.6
2011 268 15.8 16.9 39.9
2012 259 14.6 17.7 39.4
2013 259 15.3 16.9 32.4
2014 305 16.3 18.7 41.3
2015 284 n/a n/a 38
2016 287 16.0 17.9 40.8
2017 279 17.3 16.0 39.1
2018 282 17.3 16.2 39
2019 289 18.0 16.0 42.9
2020 296 18.8 15.7 44.6
2021 277 20.6 13.4 48.4
2022 268 18.0 14.8 48.5
2023 283 18.3 15.4 50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richmond Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $432 (4.3%) $9,545 (95.7%) $9,978
2020 $422 (4.0%) $10,077 (96.0%) $10,499
2021 $911 (7.9%) $10,574 (92.1%) $11,485

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 414th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 422nd of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Elementary)42.141.9
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)30.137.9
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond Elementary)34.251.6
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)44.147.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Elementary)68.352.6
 15.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)39.545.1
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond Elementary)68.350
 18.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)39.144.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Richmond Elementary)68.365.8
 2.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Area School District)50.759.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Richmond Elementary)68.352.6
 15.7%
   4th Grade Science (Appleton Area School District)51.651.6
 0%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Elementary)36.250
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)36.938.9
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond Elementary)48.957.1
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)42.550.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Elementary)40.544.4
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)43.247.1
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richmond Elementary)47.642.2
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)49.850.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students289283
 2.1%
African American81
 87.5%
American Indian03
Asian1617
 6.3%
Hispanic4444
Pacific Islander00
White215202
 6%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%50.2%
 7.3%

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Students who attend Richmond Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Madison Middle
High : East High

Richmond Elementary ranks 464th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Richmond Elementary.

Students at Richmond Elementary are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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