Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Bluffs Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 50%)
- 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
School Overview
White Bluffs Elementary School's student population of 714 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Bluffs Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Bluffs Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#129 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #129 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend White Bluffs Elementary School?
714 students attend White Bluffs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of White Bluffs Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 20:1, 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.
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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