At a glance
Reported students
301
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
Richland School District Early Learning Center: 301 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Richland School District Early Learning Center
Richland School District Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Richland. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Richland School District. NCES reports 301 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, below the Washington median of 23.5:1 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 (59.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Richland School District Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White59.5%
- Hispanic28.2%
- Black4.3%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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
Not reported as 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.
Pacific Crest Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
325 reported students
Three Rivers Home Link
Other · Grades KG–12
756 reported students
Rivers Edge High School
High · Grades 09–12
245 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Desert Sky Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
Tapteal Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Public schools near Richland School District Early Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Home Link Other · Richland School District | KG–12 | 756 | 1 mi |
| Pacific Crest Online Academy Other · Richland School District | KG–12 | 325 | 1.6 mi |
| Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership Other · Kennewick School District | KG–12 | 503 | 7.4 mi |
| Keewaydin Discovery Center Other · Kennewick School District | PK–PK | 143 | 8.1 mi |
| Pasco Early Learning Center Other · Pasco School District | PK–PK | 318 | 9.1 mi |
| Pasco Early Childhood Other · Pasco School District | PK–PK | 60 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richland School District Early Learning Center
What grades does Richland School District Early Learning Center serve?
Richland School District Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Richland School District.
How many students attend Richland School District Early Learning Center?
Richland School District Early Learning Center reported 301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richland School District Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 301 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richland School District Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richland School District Early Learning Center 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 Richland School District Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.1% 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 Richland School District Early Learning Center in?
Richland School District Early Learning Center 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 Richland School District Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Three Rivers Home Link (1 mi), Pacific Crest Online Academy (1.6 mi), Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.