Desert Sky Elementary vs William Wiley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 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
William Wiley Elementary School
West Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Elementary West Richland, Washington | William Wiley Elementary School West Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,154 | #230 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14778 of 50,301 | #8048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | West Richland | West Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Wiley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 65.0).
- •Desert Sky Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 27.8%).
- •William Wiley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.6).
- •William Wiley Elementary School is the larger school with 493 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 William Wiley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), William Wiley Elementary School ranks higher (74.9 vs 65.0 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 William Wiley Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Richland and West Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Elementary: 441. William Wiley Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Elementary and William Wiley Elementary School rank in Washington?
Desert Sky Elementary is 413th of 1,154 and William Wiley Elementary School is 230th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).