Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Bluffs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Bluffs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
White Bluffs Elementary School's student population of 629 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Bluffs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Bluffs Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Bluffs Elementary School's ranking?
White Bluffs Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are White Bluffs Elementary School often compared to?
White Bluffs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Wiley Elementary School, Orchard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend White Bluffs Elementary School?
629 students attend White Bluffs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of White Bluffs Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Bluffs Elementary School?
White Bluffs Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does White Bluffs Elementary School offer ?
White Bluffs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is White Bluffs Elementary School part of?
White Bluffs Elementary School is part of Richland School District.
In what neighborhood is White Bluffs Elementary School located?
White Bluffs Elementary School is located in the South Richland neighborhood of Richland, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Richland.
School Reviews
1 1/28/2020
Admin unresponsive to parental concerns regarding sub par new teacher. Teacher is uncommunicative & unorganized. Admin should be overseeing classroom scores and stepping in.
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