White Bluffs Elementary School

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

White Bluffs Elementary School is a public school located in Richland, Washington, serving students within the Richland School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a community that values innovation and education, the school integrates modern teaching practices to prepare young learners for their future academic journeys while encouraging a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement.

The campus at 1250 Kensington is designed to be a central hub for neighborhood families, offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources that go beyond the standard curriculum. By focusing on collaboration between parents, teachers, and the local Richland community, White Bluffs Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. The school remains dedicated to high academic standards and providing a nurturing space where students are challenged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

653

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Bluffs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	138
Black	5
Asian	27
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
438 (67.1%)
Hispanic
138 (21.1%)
Two or More
44 (6.7%)
Asian
27 (4.1%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Richland School District
Phone:	(509)967-6575
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 113