Enrollment
245
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530732002229
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rivers Edge High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rivers Edge High School
Rivers Edge High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Richland, Washington, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Washington schools and 55% 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 61.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 216 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 high schools, it stands alongside Richland High School (2,218 students): Rivers Edge High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.2:1 vs 23.1:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students) and Hanford High School (1,959 students) alongside Rivers Edge High School.
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 Rivers Edge High School compares
Rivers Edge High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Rivers Edge High School.
$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 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
- 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 high schools in Richland
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~245 students)
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rivers Edge High School a good school?
Rivers Edge High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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