- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennewick, WA
River View High School
Federal NCES profile for River View High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530291000469
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River View High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
River View High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River View High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Finley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530291000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
River View High School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530291000469 · Kennewick, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 20.1:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Finley Elementary (367 students)
River View High School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
River View High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Finley Element
Finley Elementary
367 students
- This school
River View High School
321 students
- Finley Middle
Finley Middle School
204 students
What this shows River View High School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How River View High School compares
River View High 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,644
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 48.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, River View High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Finley School District reports $16,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River View High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Finley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River View High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Kennewick
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about River View High School
How many students attend River View High School?
River View High School has 321 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River View High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River View High School?
69.3% of students at River View High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River View High School?
The largest demographic group at River View High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River View High School?
River View High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 River View High School rank among high schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, River View High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Finley School District?
Besides River View High School, Finley School District also operates Finley Elementary (367 students) and Finley Middle School (204 students). See the Finley School District district page for the complete list.