Desert Sky Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Richland, Washington 99353 · Richland School District
#413 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#14778 of 50,301 nationally
About Desert Sky Elementary
Desert Sky Elementary is a public elementary located in West Richland, in the Richland School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 441 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 413th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 441.
There are 5 schools in West Richland; Desert Sky Elementary ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Desert Sky Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Desert Sky Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Leona Libby Middle School
West Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students · 979 m away
Enterprise Middle School
West Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students · 1.4 km away
William Wiley Elementary School
West Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students · 1.4 km away
Tapteal Elementary School
West Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students · 2.8 km away
White Bluffs Elementary School
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students · 5.0 km away
Marcus Whitman Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students · 5.9 km away
Jason Lee Elementary School
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students · 6.1 km away
Carmichael Middle School
Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
791 students · 6.3 km away
Richland High School
Richland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,218 students · 6.4 km away
Chief Joseph Middle School
Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students · 7.0 km away
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441 students
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442 students
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440 students
Evergreen Elementary School
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442 students
Lynndale Elementary
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442 students
Emerald Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Sky Elementary a good school?
Desert Sky Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #413 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desert Sky Elementary rank in Washington?
Desert Sky Elementary ranks #413 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #14778 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desert Sky Elementary?
Desert Sky Elementary had 441 students in 2025.
Is Desert Sky Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Desert Sky Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desert Sky Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desert Sky Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.