Enrollment
301
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, WA
Richland School District Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Richland School District Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530732003635
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland School District Early Learning Center earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland School District Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland School District Early Learning Center ranks #8 of 8 schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732003635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland School District Early Learning Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland School District Early Learning Center
Richland School District Early Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richland, Washington, enrolling 301 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Washington schools and 22% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #325, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Richland School District spends $14,794 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Richland's public schools, it stands alongside Three Rivers Home Link (756 students): Richland School District Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 37.8:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students) and Hanford High School (1,959 students) alongside Richland School District Early Learning Center.
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 Richland School District Early Learning Center compares
Richland School District Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Washington - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Richland School District Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Richland School District Early Learning Center.
$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 Richland School District Early Learning Center 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland School District Early Learning Center'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 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
Jason Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richland School District Early Learning Center
How many students attend Richland School District Early Learning Center?
Richland School District Early Learning Center has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland School District Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland School District Early Learning Center is 21.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland School District Early Learning Center?
57.8% of students at Richland School District Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland School District Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Richland School District Early Learning Center is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland School District Early Learning Center?
Richland School District Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richland School District Early Learning Center rank among schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland School District Early Learning Center ranks #8 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.
Is Richland School District Early Learning Center a good school?
Richland School District Early Learning Center earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. 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 Richland School District Early Learning Center, 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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