Top Rankings
Richmond School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 410 students in Richmond School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public School in Richmond School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
1 School
2,191 Schools
# Students
410 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richmond School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 447 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,615 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,561 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,615
$17,189
Spending / Student
$13,561
$17,161
Best Richmond School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond School District?
Richmond School District manages 1 public schools serving 410 students.
What is the rank of Richmond School District?
Richmond School District is ranked #11 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond School District?
92% of Richmond School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond School District?
Richmond School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Richmond School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,561 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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