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#1426 of 2,228 schools in WA
Sacajawea Elementary
Elementary School · Richland School District · Richland, WA
A Richland School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
535 Fuller St., Richland, WA 99352
- Math 40% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sacajawea Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sacajawea 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,201/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$96,875
Median home value
$442,100
Median rent
$1,457/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Garden MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Jason Lee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Three Rivers Home LinkEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 714 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richland School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Sacajawea Elementary is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sacajawea Elementary
Sacajawea Elementary is a public elementary school in Richland, WA, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,426 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sacajawea Elementary
What grades does Sacajawea Elementary serve?
Sacajawea Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sacajawea Elementary?
Sacajawea Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sacajawea Elementary rank in WA?
Sacajawea Elementary ranks #1,426 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sacajawea Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacajawea Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Sacajawea Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sacajawea Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sacajawea Elementary a charter school?
No, Sacajawea Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sacajawea Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sacajawea Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sacajawea Elementary?
53.1% of students at Sacajawea 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
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (509) 967-6325
- Area population (ZIP 99352)
- 36,641
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 99352; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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