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White Bluffs Elementary School

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White Bluffs Elementary School ranks 301 st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

301^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

White Bluffs Elementary is a well-regarded public school serving about 650 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in the Richland School District, consistently earning high marks within Washington state.

Academically, the school performs above both district and state averages, with particular strengths in math and science. For example, its math scores are notably higher than the Richland School District average. However, while still a strong 4-star school, its statewide ranking has slipped in recent years compared to some local peers like Orchard Elementary and Desert Sky Elementary, which now rank higher. Recent data also shows concerning declines in performance for students in special education and from lower-income families, which the school will need to address.

An interesting point is that White Bluffs achieves its solid results while spending less per student than many nearby schools, such as Jefferson Elementary, and with a larger average class size. This suggests efficient operations, but may also relate to the support challenges for some student groups. When looking outside the district, schools like Amon Creek Elementary in the Kennewick School District achieve higher rankings with similar resources, showing there is room for White Bluffs to learn and grow to support all students effectively.

653

Students ?

19.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,447

Per pupil spending ?

27.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352

(509) 967-6575

District: Richland School District

Students who attend White Bluffs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Leona Libby Middle School
High:	Richland High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.1%

Hispanic:

21.1%

Two or more races:

6.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2015 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (62% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Above the Washington median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg54%

Washington avg48%

301^st of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Richland School District

73^rd of 247Richland School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	71.2	301 of 1160	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.2	200 of 1168	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	161 of 1169	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	85.9	155 of 1169	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	84.3	162 of 1107	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	90.6	80 of 1130	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	86.9	114 of 1054	89.2%	★★★★☆
2017	88.6	101 of 1056	90.4%	★★★★★
2016	88.7	96 of 1053	90.9%	★★★★★
2015	83.8	144 of 1067	86.5%	★★★★☆
2013	86.7	85 of 1106	92.3%	★★★★★
2012	89.3	63 of 1097	94.3%	★★★★★
2011	85.4	110 of 1092	89.9%	★★★★★
2010	88.2	79 of 1088	92.7%	★★★★★
2009	85.4	97 of 1072	91.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	66.6	321 of 1092	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	246 of 1093	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	82.1	170 of 1094	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	84.4	154 of 1100	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	82.1	159 of 1008	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	89.4	80 of 1068	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	86.4	104 of 1004	89.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	310 of 659	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.1	219 of 651	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	214 of 633	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	94.9	15 of 694	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	91.7	18 of 501	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	95.6	11 of 697	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	83.4	58 of 540	89.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	44.0	580 of 1013	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	73.5	190 of 1024	81.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.7	197 of 1013	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	93.3	20 of 1019	98.0%	★★★★★
2021	91.9	26 of 854	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	78.6	109 of 979	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	66.9	217 of 835	74.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	75.4	228 of 1098	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	147 of 1099	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	142 of 1099	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.6	143 of 1113	87.2%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	157 of 1025	84.7%	★★★★☆
2019	91.1	68 of 1075	93.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.6	120 of 999	88.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	64.2	55 of 197	72.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	34.9	257 of 363	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	62.7	96 of 339	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	58 of 308	81.2%	★★★★☆
2022	66.0	102 of 478	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	78.6	26 of 158	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	77.1	73 of 566	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	59.8	191 of 637	70.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	66.0	327 of 1007	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.8	179 of 1009	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	87.7	97 of 1011	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	80.7	171 of 1031	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	80.5	152 of 943	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	87.7	75 of 1027	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	81.1	125 of 833	85.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)79th percentile+5 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)72nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)71st percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)68th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)53rd percentile-21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)43rd percentile-31 vs school

Special Education (2025)29th percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science66%+16 vs state

English Language Arts60%+7 vs state

Math60%+17 vs state

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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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
White Bluffs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Kensington	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 967-6575	653	34	19.3	27.7%	438 (67.1%)	5 (0.8%)	138 (21.1%)	27 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (6.7%)	71.2	301^st of 1160 public elementary schools	74.1%		82.2	200^th of 1168 public elementary schools	82.9%	101	65.7	65.7	55.6	53.3	70.6	59.7	57.1	55.1	67.0	59.7	97.1	97.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.1	99.0	98.1	97.1	97.1	$15,447	$403	$15,044
Orchard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Gala Way	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 967-6175	594	31	19.4	24.4%	395 (66.5%)	5 (0.8%)	88 (14.8%)	62 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.2%)	85.7	152^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	86.9%		87.3	138^th of 1168 public elementary schools	88.2%	14	78.2	78.2	76.8	61.5	80.9	73.0	75.8	59.6	61.8	65.4	96.9	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	96.9	96.9	98.0	98.0	$17,018	$330	$16,688
William Wiley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2820 S Highlands Blvd	West Richland	99353	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 967-6375	493	30	16.4	27.8%	355 (72.0%)	5 (1.0%)	99 (20.1%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.7%)	75.1	257^th of 1160 public elementary schools	77.8%					(n/a)	60.0	60.0	58.2	75.6	60.6	65.1	64.2	68.6	53.0	61.3	95.9	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	98.6	97.3	97.3	97.3	$18,173	$469	$17,704
Marcus Whitman Elementary	Public	K-5	1704 Gray St.	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 967-6300	467	25	18.6	59.7%	287 (61.5%)	4 (0.9%)	145 (31.0%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.7%)	52.2	531^st of 1160 public elementary schools	54.2%		68.5	334^th of 1168 public elementary schools	71.4%	197	55.1	55.1	60.2	40.0	53.9	53.2	62.4	40.0	41.6	49.4	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	$19,451	$1,026	$18,424
Badger Mountain Elementary	Public	K-5	1515 Elementary Street	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 967-6225	605	32	18.6	37.4%	400 (66.1%)	6 (1.0%)	152 (25.1%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.1%)	67.9	338^th of 1160 public elementary schools	70.9%		64.8	387^th of 1168 public elementary schools	66.9%	49	65.4	65.4	68.2	54.4	63.0	61.9	62.7	46.6	49.4	53.4	91.8	92.8	93.8	93.8	93.8	92.8	95.9	92.8	92.8	92.8	$16,462	$401	$16,060
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Jadwin	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 967-6275	471	30	15.9	53.5%	250 (53.1%)	7 (1.5%)	142 (30.1%)	36 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.4%)	77.6	236^th of 1160 public elementary schools	79.7%		74	281^st of 1168 public elementary schools	75.9%	45	71.3	71.3	66.3	55.4	72.3	64.8	69.9	57.1	55.9	61.0	93.2	93.2	94.5	94.5	94.5	93.2	98.6	94.5	93.2	93.2	$19,345	$773	$18,571
Desert Sky Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Sunshine Avenue	West Richland	99353	Benton County	Richland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(509) 967-6225	441	25	17.6	20.2%	340 (77.1%)	2 (0.5%)	56 (12.7%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	28 (6.3%)	84.7	169^th of 1160 public elementary schools	85.4%		83.5	182^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	84.4%	13	71.1	71.1	66.7	68.8	72.4	69.3	72.2	67.5	61.3	67.0	98.6	98.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.6	100.0	100.0	98.6	98.6	$18,315	$237	$18,078
Jason Lee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1750 McMurray	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 967-6475	518	31	16.6	62.2%	345 (66.6%)	8 (1.5%)	134 (25.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.0%)	43.6	631^st of 1160 public elementary schools	45.6%		57.8	472^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	59.6%	159	58.8	58.8	39.1	43.4	57.8	47.6	44.8	36.0	43.1	41.7	91.5	93.9	95.1	95.1	95.1	92.7	95.1	92.7	92.7	92.7	$18,288	$785	$17,503
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 George Washington Way	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 967-6250	418	28	14.7	61.2%	236 (56.5%)	10 (2.4%)	131 (31.3%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.9%)	51	550^th of 1160 public elementary schools	52.6%		48.2	586^th of 1168 public elementary schools	49.8%	36	54.2	54.2	53.5	45.3	58.3	53.1	56.3	32.1	47.2	46.4	89.1	92.2	93.8	92.2	92.2	92.2	96.9	92.2	92.2	92.2	$20,807	$1,255	$19,552
Amon Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18 Center Parkway	Richland	99352	Benton County	Kennewick School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 222-7600	594	38	15.6	22.1%	404 (68.0%)	10 (1.7%)	133 (22.4%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	83.3	182^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	84.3%		87.9	132^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	88.7%	50	60.5	60.5	65.6	73.2	71.3	70.1	81.1	73.2	55.3	69.0	94.2	94.2	95.9	95.9	95.9	94.2	95.9	95.0	94.2	94.2	$15,921	$1,717	$14,203

Frequently Asked Questions about White Bluffs Elementary School

What district is White Bluffs Elementary School in?

Richland School District

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

Is White Bluffs Elementary School a good school?

White Bluffs Elementary School ranks 301^st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of White Bluffs Elementary School?

Students at White Bluffs Elementary School are 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend White Bluffs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 653 students attended White Bluffs Elementary School.

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