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Baxter Elementary School (Closed 2005)

315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
Baxter Elementary School serves 207 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Baxter Elementary School?
207 students attend Baxter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Baxter Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baxter Elementary School?
Baxter Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Baxter Elementary School offer ?
Baxter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Baxter Elementary School part of?
Baxter Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.

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