Richmond Elementary

www.richmond.k12.wi.us

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

410

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richmond Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	10
Asian	12
Two or More	10

White
378 (92.2%)
Asian
12 (2.9%)
Hispanic
10 (2.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond School District
Phone:	(262)538-1360
Website:	http://www.richmond.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	1
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 32

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 37