- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Richland, WA
William Wiley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William Wiley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530732002704
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Wiley Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in West Richland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William Wiley Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Wiley Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in West Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732002704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
William Wiley Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530732002704 · West Richland, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 17:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
William Wiley Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
William Wiley 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 493
William Wiley Elementary School
493 students
What this shows William Wiley Elementary School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Wiley Elementary School compares
William Wiley 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, William Wiley 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 William Wiley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Wiley 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 elementary schools in West Richland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Wiley Elementary School
How many students attend William Wiley Elementary School?
William Wiley Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Wiley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Wiley Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Wiley Elementary School?
22.4% of students at William Wiley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Wiley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William Wiley Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in West Richland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Wiley Elementary School?
William Wiley Elementary School 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 William Wiley Elementary School rank among public schools in West Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, William Wiley Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in West Richland, 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 West Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides William Wiley 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.