At a glance
Reported students
605
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
Badger Mountain Elementary: 605 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 495
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Badger Mountain Elementary
Badger Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Richland. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Richland School District. NCES reports 605 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.1%). English learners represent 9.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Badger Mountain Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.1%
- Hispanic25.1%
- Black1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Richland School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Orchard Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 reported students
White Bluffs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Jason Lee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
518 reported students
William Wiley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
493 reported students
Sacajawea Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
474 reported students
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Public schools near Badger Mountain Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Elementary Elementary · Richland School District | PK–05 | 594 | 0.9 mi |
| Amon Creek Elementary Elementary · Kennewick School District | PK–05 | 594 | 1.8 mi |
| Sunset View Elementary School Elementary · Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 411 | 2 mi |
| Vista Elementary School Elementary · Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 409 | 2.5 mi |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School Elementary · Richland School District | PK–05 | 471 | 2.6 mi |
| Cottonwood Elementary Elementary · Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 474 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Badger Mountain Elementary
What grades does Badger Mountain Elementary serve?
Badger Mountain Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richland School District.
How many students attend Badger Mountain Elementary?
Badger Mountain Elementary reported 605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 495 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Badger Mountain Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 605 students and 32.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Badger Mountain Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Badger Mountain Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Badger Mountain Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Badger Mountain Elementary in?
Badger Mountain Elementary is part of Richland School District, based in West RICHLAND, WA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Badger Mountain Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orchard Elementary (0.9 mi), Amon Creek Elementary (1.8 mi), Sunset View Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.