- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richland, WA
Marcus Whitman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marcus Whitman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530732001099
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcus Whitman Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcus Whitman Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus Whitman Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Marcus Whitman Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 530732001099 · Richland, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 17.3:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Marcus Whitman Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Marcus Whitman 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 467
Marcus Whitman Elementary
467 students
What this shows Marcus Whitman Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcus Whitman Elementary compares
Marcus Whitman 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Marcus Whitman Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Marcus Whitman Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcus Whitman 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcus Whitman Elementary
How many students attend Marcus Whitman Elementary?
Marcus Whitman Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marcus Whitman Elementary?
56.4% of students at Marcus Whitman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcus Whitman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marcus Whitman Elementary is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcus Whitman Elementary?
Marcus Whitman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Marcus Whitman Elementary rank among elementary schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus Whitman Elementary ranks #2 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 Marcus Whitman 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.