Richmond Elementary School

Located at 190 Kingstown Road, in Wyoming, Rhode Island, Richmond Elementary School is a mid-tier elementary campus that instructs 371 students (grades K through 4), part of Chariho.

Across the 7 schools in Chariho (2,951 students total), Richmond Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Richmond Elementary School reports that nearly all students (86%) are White; the rest consists of 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Washington County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Richmond Elementary School has 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.3:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 31% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Washington County shows median household income runs about $106,638, roughly 52% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Washington County's 38 public schools (combined enrollment of about 13,313 students), Richmond Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Hope Valley Elementary School, roughly 2.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 5%: 392 students in 2018 compared to 371 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 93% to 86%.

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