Enrollment
605
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Badger Mountain Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Badger Mountain Elementary
Badger Mountain Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Richland, Washington, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 465 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #311.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 605 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Richland School District spends $14,794 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Richland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sacajawea Elementary (474 students): Badger Mountain Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 16.3:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students) and Hanford High School (1,959 students) alongside Badger Mountain Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Badger Mountain Elementary compares
Badger Mountain Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Badger Mountain Elementary.
$14,794
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 65.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Badger Mountain Elementary a good school?
Badger Mountain Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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