- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasco, WA
Three Rivers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Three Rivers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530657003686
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Rivers Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Rivers Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Elementary ranks #6 of 10 schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657003686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Three Rivers Elementary grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 530657003686 · Pasco, WA Other · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 19.9:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Three Rivers Elementary grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Three Rivers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- This school 657
Three Rivers Elementary
657 students
What this shows Three Rivers Elementary reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Rivers Elementary compares
Three Rivers Elementary is a growing 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 43.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Three Rivers Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Three Rivers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Rivers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pasco
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chiawana Senior High School
Standard public school
3,127 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Columbia River Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Maya Angelou Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 17:1 students per teacher
Virgie Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Three Rivers Elementary
How many students attend Three Rivers Elementary?
Three Rivers Elementary has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Rivers Elementary?
67.2% of students at Three Rivers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Rivers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Three Rivers Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Rivers Elementary?
Three Rivers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Three Rivers Elementary rank among schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Elementary ranks #6 of 10 schools in Pasco, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Three Rivers Elementary, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.