- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richland, WA
Rivers Edge High School
Federal NCES profile for Rivers Edge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530732002229
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rivers Edge High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rivers Edge High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rivers Edge High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732002229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Rivers Edge High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 530732002229 · Richland, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 27.2:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Rivers Edge High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rivers Edge High 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 245
Rivers Edge High School
245 students
What this shows Rivers Edge High School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rivers Edge High School compares
Rivers Edge High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 55% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Rivers Edge High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rivers Edge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rivers Edge High 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 high schools in Richland
2 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rivers Edge High School
How many students attend Rivers Edge High School?
Rivers Edge High School has 245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivers Edge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivers Edge High School is 27.2:1, which is 55% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rivers Edge High School?
61.8% of students at Rivers Edge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rivers Edge High School?
The largest demographic group at Rivers Edge High School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivers Edge High School?
Rivers Edge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Rivers Edge High School rank among high schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rivers Edge High School ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Rivers Edge High 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.