How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Sky Elementary | Kiona-Benton City Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Richland, WA | Benton City, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 441 | 620 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.1% | 17.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Sky Elementary | Kiona-Benton City Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,042 | $17,704 |
| District | Richland School District | Kiona-Benton City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Sky Elementary | Kiona-Benton City Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.1% | 38.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% | 55.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 5.2% |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.