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Marcus Whitman Elementary

Richland School District · Benton County · 1704 Gray St., Richland, WA 99352.0

(509)967-6300

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7/10
#447
Rank 447 out of 1,162
Top 38%
English Language Arts7/10 · #427 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #471 · 60th percentile
Science6/10 · #455 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Richland sits at the confluence of three rivers in the Tri-Cities area of eastern Washington, a region with a strong science and engineering culture thanks to its ties to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the Hanford Site. Marcus Whitman Elementary reflects that community well, landing solidly in the middle tier statewide with balanced performance across English, math, and science — a good fit for families looking for a steady, dependable neighborhood school. Families who value a tight-knit community feel and appreciate the sunny, outdoorsy lifestyle that the Tri-Cities offers — think hiking, water sports, and wide-open spaces — will find plenty to like about planting roots here.

Student Demographics

238 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
137 (58%)
Hispanic
83 (35%)
Other
18 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged145 (61%)
Students with Disabilities55 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

467
Enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
16.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
20.1
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #434 · 66th percentile

68 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found