White Bluffs Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352

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Top 20%

Serving 642 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving 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 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 642 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
: Top 20% in WA
: 66% (Top 20%)
: 70% (Top 20%)
: 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:

School Overview

White Bluffs Elementary School's student population of 642 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	White Bluffs Elementary School
Kind	98
1	112
2	117
3	98
4	106
5	111

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Total Students

642 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School
2023	629
2022	714
2021	668
2020	755
2019	755
2018	687
2017	687
2016	630
2015	780
2014	800
2013	812
2012	800
2011	783
2010	733
2009	698

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School
2023	34
2022	36
2021	38
2020	40
2019	40
2018	38
2017	38
2016	33
2015	41
2013	35
2012	35
2011	34
2010	30
2009	23
2008	23

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Tue. Jun 9, 2026

School Motto

Empowering Students for a Changing World

School Rankings

White Bluffs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of White Bluffs Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (WA)

#265 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School
2023	#265
2022	#250
2021	#129
2019	#129
2018	#150
2017	#170
2016	#129
2015	#223
2014	#253
2013	#227
2012	#184

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66%

41%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	66%	41%	46%
2022	67%	40%	45%
2019	79%	50%	52%
2018	75%	51%	52%
2017	77%	51%	54%
2016	79%	51%	52%
2015	73%	49%	54%
2014	84%	65%	68%
2013	85%	64%	68%
2012	85%	63%	68%
2011	86%	60%	63%

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70%

53%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2022	70%	53%	60%
2019	81%	61%	64%
2018	81%	61%	52%
2017	78%	61%	65%
2016	81%	62%	65%
2015	71%	56%	59%
2014	82%	74%	76%
2013	86%	73%	75%
2012	86%	72%	76%
2011	85%	70%	73%
2010	87%	70%	71%

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75-79%

49%

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

16:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	19:1	16:1	19:1
2022	20:1	16:1	20:1
2021	18:1	16:1	20:1
2020	19:1	17:1	20:1
2019	19:1	17:1	20:1
2018	18:1	19:1	21:1
2017	18:1	18:1	21:1
2016	19:1	19:1	22:1
2015	19:1	18:1	21:1
2013	23:1	19:1	23:1
2012	23:1	20:1	23:1
2011	23:1	19:1	21:1
2010	24:1	19:1	21:1
2009	31:1	19:1	21:1
2008	28:1	19:1	21:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2014)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	1%
2012	1%	2%	2%
2011	1%	2%	1%
2010	2%	4%	2%
2009	1%	4%	2%
2008	2%	4%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	5%	9%	4%
2022	4%	9%	4%
2021	6%	8%	4%
2020	4%	8%	3%
2019	4%	8%	3%
2018	4%	8%	4%
2017	4%	8%	4%
2016	4%	8%	4%
2015	6%	8%	4%
2014	5%	7%	4%
2013	5%	8%	4%
2012	5%	7%	4%
2011	6%	7%	5%
2010	6%	10%	5%
2009	4%	10%	5%

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Hispanic

21%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	19%	26%	22%
2022	14%	25%	21%
2021	16%	25%	21%
2020	14%	24%	19%
2019	14%	24%	19%
2018	11%	23%	18%
2017	11%	23%	18%
2016	11%	22%	17%
2015	7%	22%	16%
2014	6%	21%	14%
2013	5%	20%	13%
2012	6%	20%	11%
2011	5%	18%	9%
2010	5%	16%	9%
2009	4%	16%	9%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	1%	5%	1%
2022	1%	5%	2%
2020	1%	5%	2%
2019	1%	5%	2%
2011	1%	5%	3%
2009	1%	5%	3%

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White

69%

48%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	69%	49%	67%
2022	76%	50%	68%
2021	73%	51%	68%
2020	75%	53%	71%
2019	75%	53%	71%
2018	80%	55%	73%
2017	80%	55%	73%
2016	81%	56%	74%
2015	83%	57%	75%
2014	84%	58%	77%
2013	85%	59%	78%
2012	86%	60%	79%
2011	87%	63%	81%
2010	87%	64%	81%
2009	88%	65%	81%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	6%	9%	6%
2022	5%	9%	5%
2021	5%	9%	5%
2020	6%	8%	4%
2019	6%	8%	4%
2018	5%	8%	3%
2017	5%	8%	3%
2016	4%	7%	3%
2015	4%	7%	3%
2014	4%	7%	2%
2013	4%	6%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.48

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	0.49	0.68	0.50
2022	0.40	0.68	0.50
2021	0.44	0.67	0.49
2020	0.42	0.65	0.46
2019	0.42	0.65	0.46
2018	0.35	0.64	0.44
2017	0.35	0.64	0.44
2016	0.33	0.63	0.43
2015	0.30	0.62	0.41
2014	0.30	0.61	0.40
2013	0.27	0.61	0.38
2012	0.26	0.60	0.36
2011	0.24	0.58	0.33
2010	0.24	0.56	0.34
2009	0.22	0.55	0.33

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Eligible for

28%

49%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	22%	41%	37%
2022	13%	36%	32%
2021	6%	35%	9%
2020	12%	35%	34%
2019	12%	35%	34%
2018	14%	37%	33%
2017	14%	37%	33%
2016	8%	38%	25%
2015	11%	39%	30%
2014	12%	39%	31%
2013	10%	38%	23%
2012	9%	37%	25%
2011	9%	33%	25%
2010	8%	33%	23%
2009	6%	29%	22%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	White Bluffs Elementary School	Washington	Richland School District
2023	5%	8%	6%
2022	3%	7%	7%
2021	1%	7%	1%
2020	3%	8%	5%
2019	3%	8%	5%
2018	1%	7%	2%
2017	1%	7%	2%
2016	4%	7%	5%
2015	4%	7%	5%
2014	4%	7%	6%
2013	4%	7%	5%
2012	3%	7%	5%
2011	2%	7%	6%
2010	2%	8%	6%
2009	2%	9%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Richland School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Bluffs Elementary School's ranking?

White Bluffs Elementary School is ranked #265 out of 2,088 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?

66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?

642 students attend White Bluffs Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of White Bluffs Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.

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 (No virtual instruction).

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 10/10/2025

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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