Desert Sky Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Sky Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat 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
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Sky Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Sky Elementary School?
426 students attend Desert Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Desert Sky Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sky Elementary School?
Desert Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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