Enrollment
14
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-53% vs state
What stands out at Special Programs
Special Programs is a small combined-grade school in West Richland, Washington, enrolling 14 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Washington schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #3.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Richland School District spends $14,794 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Richland's public schools, it stands alongside Tapteal Elementary School (458 students): Special Programs is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students) and Hanford High School (1,959 students) alongside Special Programs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Special Programs compares
Special Programs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Special Programs.
$14,794
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 65.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Special Programs a good school?
Special Programs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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