W D Richards Elementary School
Regular School · Columbus, IN
W D Richards Elementary School is a regular school school in Columbus, Indiana, serving grades PK–06 with 610 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 19.9:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 62% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 139 | 23% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 6% |
| Asian | 33 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 4% |
| Total enrollment | 610 | 304M / 306F |
English Language Learners: 82 (13% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 44.0% +7pp | 37.0% | 323 |
| Reading Proficiency | 42.0% -0.2pp | 42.2% | 323 |
| Science Proficiency | 40-44% | — | 174 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 610 | 100% |
Contact & Location
3311 Fairlawn Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: (812)376-4311
Other Schools in District
- CSA Fodrea Campus Elementary
- CSA Lincoln Campus Elementary
- Clifty Creek Elementary School Elementary
- L F Smith Elementary Elementary
- Lillian Schmitt Elementary School Elementary
- Mount Healthy Elementary School Elementary
- Parkside Elementary School Elementary
- Rockcreek Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 47201) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
180036000082
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD