White River School District

District Overview
Nestled in Buckley, Washington, at 240 N A Street, the White River School District is an active, traditional public school system situated within the large suburban landscape of the greater Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area. The district currently operates 10 public schools, offering a seamless educational continuum that serves students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Designed to foster academic growth and community connection, the district serves as a foundational educational hub for local families, maintaining accessible resources online at whiteriver.wednet.edu and through its central office at (360) 829-0600.

In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a student body of 4,475 learners distributed across elementary, middle, and high school grades. To provide comprehensive academic instruction and wraparound care, White River employs a robust professional workforce totaling approximately 981 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features over 465 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 60 instructional aides working directly in the classroom, backed by a dedicated support staff of over 450 full-time equivalent personnel who oversee administration, facility operations, and student services. This strong investment in personnel highlights the district's commitment to delivering a well-supported, high-quality suburban educational experience.
10
Total Schools
4,475
Total Students
465.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White River School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,280
Hispanic663
Black70
Asian73
Two or More332
American Indian34
Pacific Islander20
  • White
    3,280 (73.3%)
  • Hispanic
    663 (14.8%)
  • Two or More
    332 (7.4%)
  • Asian
    73 (1.6%)
  • Black
    70 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    34 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    20 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in White River School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:4,475*
Teachers (FTE):465.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.6