Richmond Primary serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
46%
25%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Richmond Primary?
468 students attend Richmond Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Richmond Primary students are Black, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Primary?
Richmond Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Richmond Primary offer ?
Richmond Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Richmond Primary part of?
Richmond Primary is part of Richmond County Schools School District.
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