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W D Richards Elementary School

Columbus, Indiana · Grades PreK to 6 · Bartholomew Con School Corp

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About W D Richards Elementary School

W D Richards Elementary School is a public school in Columbus, Indiana, serving pre-K through grade 6. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 610 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Columbus. With about 30.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 19.9 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 17 other schools within 5 miles. Bartholomew Con School Corp runs 16 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Bartholomew County.

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School facts

Address	3311 Fairlawn Dr, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone	(812) 376-4311
School district	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	610
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.7
Students per teacher	19.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Bartholomew County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180036000082). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

L F Smith ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Columbus · 1 mi North Star Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KColumbus · 1.5 mi Clifty Creek Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Columbus · 1.9 mi Northside Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Columbus · 2.1 mi Parkside Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Columbus · 2.2 mi Columbus North High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbus · 2.2 mi St Bartholomew SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Columbus · 2.3 mi Lillian Schmitt Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Columbus · 2.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does W D Richards Elementary School serve?

W D Richards Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend W D Richards Elementary School?

W D Richards Elementary School reported 610 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at W D Richards Elementary School?

About 19.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 610 students and 30.7 teachers in federal data.

Is W D Richards Elementary School a public or charter school?

W D Richards Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is W D Richards Elementary School in?

W D Richards Elementary School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/bartholomew-con-school-corp/

Where is W D Richards Elementary School located?

W D Richards Elementary School is at 3311 Fairlawn Dr, Columbus, IN 47201. The phone number is (812) 376-4311.

How many other schools are near W D Richards Elementary School?

There are 17 other schools within 5 miles of W D Richards Elementary School in our directory.