- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, WA
Jason Lee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jason Lee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530732001096
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jason Lee Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jason Lee Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jason Lee Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732001096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Jason Lee Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530732001096 · Richland, WA Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 17.9:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Jason Lee Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Jason Lee Elementary School 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 518
Jason Lee Elementary School
518 students
What this shows Jason Lee Elementary School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jason Lee Elementary School compares
Jason Lee Elementary School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Washington - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Jason Lee Elementary School 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 Jason Lee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jason Lee Elementary School'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 other schools in Richland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative education program
756 students 37.8:1 students per teacher
White Bluffs Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Amon Creek Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jason Lee Elementary School
How many students attend Jason Lee Elementary School?
Jason Lee Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jason Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jason Lee Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jason Lee Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Jason Lee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jason Lee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jason Lee Elementary School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Richland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jason Lee Elementary School?
Jason Lee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Jason Lee Elementary School rank among schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Jason Lee Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 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 schools in Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Jason Lee Elementary School, 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.