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White River Early Learning Center

27515 120th Street East
Buckley, WA 98321
White River Early Learning Center serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

White River Early Learning Center's student population of 411 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of White River Early Learning Center is 0.47, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
71%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
White River School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend White River Early Learning Center?
411 students attend White River Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of White River Early Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White River Early Learning Center?
White River Early Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does White River Early Learning Center offer ?
White River Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White River Early Learning Center part of?
White River Early Learning Center is part of White River School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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