At a glance
Reported students
653
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
White Bluffs Elementary School: 653 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
19.3:1 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
- 713
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about White Bluffs Elementary School
White Bluffs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richland. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Richland School District. NCES reports 653 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, 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 (67.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.1%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. 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 White Bluffs Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.8 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White67.1%
- Hispanic21.1%
- Black0.8%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.7%
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.
Badger Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
Orchard Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 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 White Bluffs Elementary School
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 | 2.1 mi |
| William Wiley Elementary School Elementary · Richland School District | KG–05 | 493 | 2.2 mi |
| Marcus Whitman Elementary Elementary · Richland School District | KG–05 | 467 | 2.3 mi |
| Badger Mountain Elementary Elementary · Richland School District | KG–05 | 605 | 2.9 mi |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School Elementary · Richland School District | PK–05 | 471 | 2.9 mi |
| Desert Sky Elementary Elementary · Richland School District | KG–05 | 441 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about White Bluffs Elementary School
What grades does White Bluffs Elementary School serve?
White Bluffs Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richland School District.
How many students attend White Bluffs Elementary School?
White Bluffs Elementary School reported 653 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 713 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at White Bluffs Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 653 students and 33.8 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 White Bluffs Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
White Bluffs Elementary School 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 White Bluffs Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is White Bluffs Elementary School in?
White Bluffs Elementary School 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 White Bluffs Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orchard Elementary (2.1 mi), William Wiley Elementary School (2.2 mi), Marcus Whitman Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.