- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, WA
White Bluffs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for White Bluffs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530732003171
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Bluffs Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
White Bluffs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Bluffs Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732003171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
White Bluffs Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530732003171 · Richland, WA Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 19.8:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
White Bluffs Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
White Bluffs Elementary 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 653
White Bluffs Elementary School
653 students
What this shows White Bluffs Elementary School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Bluffs Elementary School compares
White Bluffs Elementary 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 653 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, White Bluffs Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Bluffs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Bluffs Elementary 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 other schools in Richland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative education program
756 students 37.8:1 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
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Bluffs Elementary School
How many students attend White Bluffs Elementary School?
White Bluffs Elementary School has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Bluffs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Bluffs Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Bluffs Elementary School?
21.6% of students at White Bluffs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Bluffs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at White Bluffs Elementary School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Richland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Bluffs Elementary School?
White Bluffs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 White Bluffs Elementary School rank among schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, White Bluffs Elementary School ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides White Bluffs Elementary 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.