Is White Bluffs Elementary School a good school?

White Bluffs Elementary School ranks 200 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend White Bluffs Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 629 students attended White Bluffs Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of White Bluffs Elementary School?

Students at White Bluffs Elementary School are 69% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of White Bluffs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend White Bluffs Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Leona Libby Middle School High : Richland High School

White Bluffs Elementary School

Summary:

White Bluffs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richland, Washington, serving 629 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richland School District, which is ranked 67 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

White Bluffs consistently outperforms the Richland School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65.23% of all students at White Bluffs were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.38% for the Richland School District and 52.63% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Math, with 66.23% of all students proficient or better, compared to 46.09% for the district and 41.68% for the state. White Bluffs also excels in Science, with 79.41% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 69.09% for the district and 56.86% for the state.

While the student population at White Bluffs is predominantly white (69% in 2022-2023), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with 18.76% Hispanic, 5.41% Asian, and 6.2% two or more races. When compared to other elementary schools in the Richland School District, such as Tapteal Elementary, White Bluffs stands out as the top performer. However, the school's performance is not as dominant when compared to some of the other high-performing schools in the district, such as Orchard Elementary and Desert Sky Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352

(509) 967-6575

District: Richland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,100

Students who attend White Bluffs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Leona Libby Middle School
High:	Richland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 629

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.0%

Hispanic:

18.8%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White Bluffs Elementary School ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Richland School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details White Bluffs Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Richland School District. Racial makeup is: White (69%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Bluffs Elementary School is 18.7, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Richland School District! (See more...)

Compare White Bluffs Elementary School employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Bluffs Elementary School is $14,100. 9 elementary schools in the Richland School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Bluffs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks White Bluffs Elementary School 200^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See White Bluffs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Richland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland School District 67^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for White Bluffs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at White Bluffs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2009	85.37	97^th	1072	91.0%
2010	88.22	79^th	1088	92.7%
2011	85.41	110^th	1092	89.9%
2012	89.28	63^rd	1097	94.3%
2013	86.73	85^th	1106	92.3%
2015	83.75	144^th	1067	86.5%
2016	88.73	96^th	1053	90.9%
2017	88.62	101^st	1056	90.4%
2018	86.91	114^th	1054	89.2%
2019	90.63	80^th	1130	92.9%
2021	84.30	162^nd	1107	85.4%
2022	85.89	155^th	1169	86.7%
2023	84.94	161^st	1169	86.2%
2024	82.15	200^th	1168	82.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at White Bluffs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	59.84	191^st	637	70.0%
2019	77.12	73^rd	566	87.1%
2021	78.58	26^th	158	83.5%
2022	65.96	102^nd	478	78.7%
2023	71.37	58^th	308	81.2%
2024	62.74	96^th	339	71.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Bluffs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	66.87	217^th	835	74.0%
2019	78.58	109^th	979	88.9%
2021	91.90	26^th	854	97.0%
2022	93.32	20^th	1019	98.0%
2023	73.71	197^th	1013	80.6%
2024	73.55	190^th	1024	81.4%

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Rank History for Female students at White Bluffs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	86.42	104^th	1004	89.6%
2019	89.36	80^th	1068	92.5%
2021	82.10	159^th	1008	84.2%
2022	84.44	154^th	1100	86.0%
2023	82.13	170^th	1094	84.5%
2024	74.82	246^th	1093	77.5%

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Rank History for Male students at White Bluffs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	85.56	120^th	999	88.0%
2019	91.08	68^th	1075	93.7%
2021	83.72	157^th	1025	84.7%
2022	85.63	143^rd	1113	87.2%
2023	85.94	142^nd	1099	87.1%
2024	84.34	147^th	1099	86.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Bluffs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	83.42	58^th	540	89.3%
2019	95.65	11^th	697	98.4%
2021	91.66	18^th	501	96.4%
2022	94.85	15^th	694	97.8%
2023	60.22	214^th	633	66.2%
2024	63.14	219^th	651	66.4%

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Rank History for White students at White Bluffs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	81.09	125^th	833	85.0%
2019	87.65	75^th	1027	92.7%
2021	80.53	152^nd	943	83.9%
2022	80.69	171^st	1031	83.4%
2023	87.73	97^th	1011	90.4%
2024	79.85	179^th	1009	82.3%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, January 27, 2020

New to school teachers should be better observed & coached. Entire class suffering from uncommunicative, unorganized, overpaid person with no interest, no talent and no skill in teaching. Close Quote

Enrollment information for White Bluffs Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	552	3	25	38	6	n/a	n/a	7	631
2009	617	4	28	29	7	n/a	n/a	13	698
2010	639	1	38	30	8	n/a	n/a	17	733
2011	687	4	44	36	8	0	4	0	783
2012	688	3	38	47	8	0	16	0	800
2013	687	2	42	43	8	1	29	0	812
2014	668	1	42	47	4	1	37	0	800
2015	645	2	42	51	3	1	36	0	780
2016	505	3	27	67	2	0	26	0	630
2017	545	4	32	70	1	0	35	0	687
2018	576	7	33	89	1	0	40	0	746
2019	566	5	32	108	0	0	44	0	755
2020	597	3	34	113	0	0	39	0	786
2021	485	4	39	107	0	1	32	0	668
2022	542	5	31	97	0	1	38	0	714
2023	434	3	34	118	0	1	39	0	629

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at White Bluffs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	631	22.5	28.0	9.9
2009	698	22.5	31.0	8.2
2010	733	30.3	24.1	10.8
2011	783	34.0	23.0	11.4
2012	800	34.7	23.0	12
2013	812	34.9	23.2	14
2014	800	n/a	n/a	15.9
2015	780	41.0	19.0	15.8
2016	630	33.0	19.0	12.7
2017	687	38.4	17.8	16.4
2018	746	37.7	19.7	11
2019	755	39.9	18.9	15.1
2020	786	39.7	19.7	13.4
2021	668	37.9	17.6	6.9
2022	714	36.2	19.6	16.1
2023	629	33.5	18.7	26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio White Bluffs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	631	22.5	28.0	9.9
2009	698	22.5	31.0	8.2
2010	733	30.3	24.1	10.8
2011	783	34.0	23.0	11.4
2012	800	34.7	23.0	12
2013	812	34.9	23.2	14
2014	800	n/a	n/a	15.9
2015	780	41.0	19.0	15.8
2016	630	33.0	19.0	12.7
2017	687	38.4	17.8	16.4
2018	746	37.7	19.7	11
2019	755	39.9	18.9	15.1
2020	786	39.7	19.7	13.4
2021	668	37.9	17.6	6.9
2022	714	36.2	19.6	16.1
2023	629	33.5	18.7	26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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