Below Average
#1870 of 2,228 schools in WA
Based on limited data
White River Early Learning Center
Elementary School · White River School District · Buckley, WA
An elementary school in Buckley, WA serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
27515 120th Street East, Buckley, WA 98321
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White River Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,058/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buckley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,081
Median home value
$524,300
Median rent
$1,805/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Special Ed ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Elk Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Sunrise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Wilkeson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
White River School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
White River Early Learning Center is listed in White River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White River Early Learning Center
White River Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Buckley, WA, part of White River School District, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,870 of 2,228 schools in WA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White River Early Learning Center
What grades does White River Early Learning Center serve?
White River Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend White River Early Learning Center?
White River Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Early Learning Center is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White River Early Learning Center rank in WA?
White River Early Learning Center ranks #1,870 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is White River Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
White River Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is White River Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, White River Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White River Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, White River Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White River Early Learning Center?
32.1% of students at White River Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (360) 829-5830
- Area population (ZIP 98321)
- 17,601
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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