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Welcome to W.D. Richards, a vibrant neighborhood school on the northeast side of Columbus, IN. My name is Amy Mocas and I am proud to be the principal at Richards. As Raider Nation, we are deeply proud of our academics, close knit community, and commitment to excellence in all we do.
Richards By the Numbers
7+
Languages Spoken
Richards serves students from a variety of diverse backgrounds
12+
Countries Represented
The faculty and staff at Richards works hands-on with every student from every background to ensure their academic success
93%
Projected IREAD Passing Rate
Richards has increased its early literacy scores by 18 percentage points since 2021
60%
Extracurricular Participation
Three in five Richards students participate in Run, Jump, & Play events after school