Desert Sky Elementary vs Marcus Whitman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sky Elementary
West Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Marcus Whitman Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Elementary West Richland, Washington | Marcus Whitman Elementary Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,154 | #656 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14778 of 50,301 | #22509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | West Richland | Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sky Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 53.8).
- •Desert Sky Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 59.7%).
- •Desert Sky Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.7).
- •Marcus Whitman Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 441.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Sky Elementary better than Marcus Whitman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sky Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 53.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Sky Elementary and Marcus Whitman Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between West Richland and Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Elementary: 441. Marcus Whitman Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Elementary and Marcus Whitman Elementary rank in Washington?
Desert Sky Elementary is 413th of 1,154 and Marcus Whitman Elementary is 656th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).