- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Richland, WA
Special Programs
Federal NCES profile for Special Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530732002941
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Programs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 3
- schools in West Richland · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 14
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Special Programs ranks #1 of 3 schools in West Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732002941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Special Programs grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+47.4%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530732002941 · West Richland, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 21.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Special Programs grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+47.4%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Special Programs 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 14
Special Programs
14 students
What this shows Special Programs reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Special Programs compares
Special Programs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Special Programs is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Special Programs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Special Programs'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 other schools in West Richland
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Special Programs
How many students attend Special Programs?
Special Programs has 14 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in West Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 9.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Special Programs?
21.1% of students at Special Programs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Programs?
The largest demographic group at Special Programs is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in West Richland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Programs?
Special Programs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Special Programs rank among schools in West Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Programs ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in West Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Special Programs, 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.