Enrollment
756
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, WA
Three Rivers Home Link
Federal NCES profile for Three Rivers Home Link, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530732003273
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Rivers Home Link earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Rivers Home Link has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Home Link ranks #7 of 8 schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732003273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+115% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Rivers Home Link compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Rivers Home Link
Three Rivers Home Link is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Richland, Washington, enrolling 756 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 115% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.6% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 756 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 288 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 756 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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 White Bluffs Elementary School (653 students): Three Rivers Home Link is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37.8:1 vs 19.8:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students) and Hanford High School (1,959 students) alongside Three Rivers Home Link.
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 Three Rivers Home Link compares
Three Rivers Home Link on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.8:1 | ▲ 115% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 65% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
37.8:1
students per teacher
- 115% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 756 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Three Rivers Home Link is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Three Rivers Home Link.
$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 Three Rivers Home Link Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enterprise Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Rivers Home Link'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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Richland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 15.5:1 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 (~756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Three Rivers Home Link
How many students attend Three Rivers Home Link?
Three Rivers Home Link has 756 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Richland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Home Link?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Home Link is 37.8:1, which is 115% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 141% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Rivers Home Link?
15.6% of students at Three Rivers Home Link are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Rivers Home Link?
The largest demographic group at Three Rivers Home Link is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Richland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Rivers Home Link?
Three Rivers Home Link has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Three Rivers Home Link rank among schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Home Link ranks #7 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 Three Rivers Home Link a good school?
Three Rivers Home Link earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Three Rivers Home Link, 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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