- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Richland, WA
Desert Sky Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Desert Sky Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530732003901
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Sky Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in West Richland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Sky Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Sky Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in West Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732003901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Desert Sky Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530732003901 · West Richland, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 17.6:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Desert Sky Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Desert Sky Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland High
Richland High School
2,218 students
- Hanford High S
Hanford High School
1,959 students
- Leona Libby Mi 805
Leona Libby Middle School
805 students
- Carmichael Mid 791
Carmichael Middle School
791 students
- Three Rivers H 756
Three Rivers Home Link
756 students
- This school 441
Desert Sky Elementary
441 students
What this shows Desert Sky Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Sky Elementary compares
Desert Sky Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Desert Sky Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Sky Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Sky Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in West Richland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Sky Elementary
How many students attend Desert Sky Elementary?
Desert Sky Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sky Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sky Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Sky Elementary?
13.5% of students at Desert Sky Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Sky Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Desert Sky Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in West Richland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Sky Elementary?
Desert Sky Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Desert Sky Elementary rank among public schools in West Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Sky Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in West Richland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Desert Sky Elementary, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Hanford High School (1,959 students), and Leona Libby Middle School (805 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.