Desert Sky Elementary School

Desert Sky Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10% in WA)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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Desert Sky Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Desert Sky Elementary School's student population of 441 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Desert Sky Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Desert Sky Elementary School?
441 students attend Desert Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Desert Sky Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Sky Elementary School?
Desert Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sky Elementary School offer ?
Desert Sky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Sky Elementary School part of?
Desert Sky Elementary School is part of Richland School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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