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W D Richards Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
3311 Fairlawn Dr, Columbus, IN 47201 · (812) 376-4311 · Part of Bartholomew County School Corporation
Students
610
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
45%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about W D Richards Elementary School
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 10.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Newbern kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Newbern kids come from and go next.
PK–6W D Richards Elementary SchoolYou are here
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency44%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 42.6%
Location
Directions ↗
3311 Fairlawn Dr, Columbus
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten82
Grade 176
Grade 278
Grade 3106
Grade 479
Grade 581
Grade 688
Enrollment over time
554’20
544’21
584’22
608’23
610’24
Up 10.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 62%Hispanic 23%Two or more races 6%Asian 5%Black 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.