- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richland, WA
Badger Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Badger Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530732001090
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Badger Mountain Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Badger Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Mountain Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Badger Mountain Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 530732001090 · Richland, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 18.3:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Badger Mountain Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Badger Mountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland High
Richland High School
2,218 students
- Hanford High S
Hanford High School
1,959 students
- Leona Libby Mi 805
Leona Libby Middle School
805 students
- Carmichael Mid 791
Carmichael Middle School
791 students
- Three Rivers H 756
Three Rivers Home Link
756 students
- This school 605
Badger Mountain Elementary
605 students
What this shows Badger Mountain Elementary reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Badger Mountain Elementary compares
Badger Mountain Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Badger Mountain Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Badger Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Badger Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Richland
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Badger Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Badger Mountain Elementary?
Badger Mountain Elementary has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger Mountain Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Badger Mountain Elementary?
33.2% of students at Badger Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Badger Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Badger Mountain Elementary is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Richland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Badger Mountain Elementary?
Badger Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Badger Mountain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Mountain Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Badger Mountain Elementary, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Hanford High School (1,959 students), and Leona Libby Middle School (805 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.