- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckley, WA
White River Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for White River Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530978003722
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White River Early Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Buckley · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
White River Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White River Early Learning Center ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Buckley, WA.
School address
District: White River School District · Washington
NCES ID 530978003722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
White River Early Learning Center grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 530978003722 · Buckley, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 18.9:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: White River High School (1,340 students)
White River Early Learning Center grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
White River Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Hi
White River High School
1,340 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
999 students
- Elk Ridge Elem
Elk Ridge Elementary
564 students
- Foothills Elem 470
Foothills Elementary
470 students
- Mountain Meado 443
Mountain Meadow Elementary
443 students
- This school 360
White River Early Learning Center
360 students
What this shows White River Early Learning Center reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How White River Early Learning Center compares
White River Early Learning Center 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$14,365
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, White River Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for White River School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White River Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Meadow Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White River Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Buckley
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about White River Early Learning Center
How many students attend White River Early Learning Center?
White River Early Learning Center has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Early Learning Center is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White River Early Learning Center?
29.7% of students at White River Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White River Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at White River Early Learning Center is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Buckley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River Early Learning Center?
White River Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 River Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Buckley?
By Resource Investment Index, White River Early Learning Center ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Buckley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buckley on the city page.
What other schools are in White River School District?
Besides White River Early Learning Center, White River School District also operates White River High School (1,340 students), Glacier Middle School (999 students), and Elk Ridge Elementary (564 students). See the White River School District district page for the complete list.