Very Good
#722 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
Desert Sky Elementary
Elementary School · Richland School District · West Richland, WA
A Richland School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2100 Sunshine Avenue, West Richland, WA 99353
- Math 63% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Desert Sky Elementary score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Desert Sky Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average687/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Richland), 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
$120,396
Median home value
$407,600
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99353; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| William Wiley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Tapteal Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| White Bluffs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 642 | 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.
Richland School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #6 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Sky Elementary is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Sky Elementary
Desert Sky Elementary is a public elementary school in West Richland, WA, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Sky Elementary
What grades does Desert Sky Elementary serve?
Desert Sky Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Desert Sky Elementary?
Desert Sky Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sky Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sky Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Sky Elementary rank in WA?
Desert Sky Elementary ranks #722 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Desert Sky Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Sky Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Sky Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Sky Elementary has 63% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Desert Sky Elementary a charter school?
No, Desert Sky Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Sky Elementary a Title I school?
No, Desert Sky Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Sky Elementary?
18.1% of students at Desert Sky Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Phone
- (509) 967-6225
- Area population (ZIP 99353)
- 18,702
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 99353; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA; directory SY 2023–24
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