- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Richland, WA
Leona Libby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leona Libby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530732003606
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leona Libby Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in West Richland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leona Libby Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leona Libby Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in West Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732003606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Leona Libby Middle School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 530732003606 · West Richland, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 22.4:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Leona Libby Middle School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Leona Libby Middle 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
- This school 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
- Enterprise Mid 745
Enterprise Middle School
745 students
What this shows Leona Libby Middle School reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leona Libby Middle School compares
Leona Libby Middle 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Leona Libby Middle 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 Leona Libby Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enterprise Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leona Libby Middle 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
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in West Richland
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leona Libby Middle School
How many students attend Leona Libby Middle School?
Leona Libby Middle School has 805 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leona Libby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leona Libby Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leona Libby Middle School?
17.6% of students at Leona Libby Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leona Libby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leona Libby Middle School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in West Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leona Libby Middle School?
Leona Libby Middle School 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 Leona Libby Middle School rank among public schools in West Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Leona Libby Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in West Richland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Leona Libby Middle School, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Hanford High School (1,959 students), and Carmichael Middle School (791 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.