W D Richards Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Indiana 47201 · Bartholomew Con School Corp
#576 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#24569 of 50,301 nationally
About W D Richards Elementary School
W D Richards Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Bartholomew Con School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 610 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 576th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 610.
There are 16 schools in Columbus; W D Richards Elementary School ranks 10th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for W D Richards Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near W D Richards Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
L F Smith Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students · 1.5 km away
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
705 students · 3.0 km away
Northside Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
908 students · 3.4 km away
Parkside Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
733 students · 3.5 km away
Columbus North High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,360 students · 3.6 km away
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
704 students · 3.8 km away
Columbus East High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,452 students · 4.5 km away
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr
Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
80 students · 4.7 km away
CSA Fodrea Campus
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
351 students · 4.7 km away
Central Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
790 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Henryville Elementary School
Henryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students
Ray Crowe Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
Seymour · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
Seymour-Redding Elementary School
Seymour · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
609 students
Wea Ridge Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
Frequently asked questions
Is W D Richards Elementary School a good school?
W D Richards Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 50.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #576 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does W D Richards Elementary School rank in Indiana?
W D Richards Elementary School ranks #576 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #24569 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend W D Richards Elementary School?
W D Richards Elementary School had 610 students in 2025.
Is W D Richards Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
W D Richards Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near W D Richards Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of W D Richards Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.