A+
Excellent
97/100

Desert Sky Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2100 Sunshine Avenue, West Richland, WA 99353
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 89th percentile in Washington
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Washington for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
426
Students
enrolled
17.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%89/1001.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 2100 Sunshine Avenue
City West Richland
ZIP Code 99353
District 5307320
NCES School ID 530732003901
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99353

Understanding the community around Desert Sky Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $119,463
Per Capita Income $43,047
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $381,000
Median Rent $1,379
Owner-Occupied 85.6%
Renter-Occupied 14.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Desert Sky Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.8%
Hispanic/Latino 12.0%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Asian 1.9%
Black 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 426
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Desert Sky Elementary?
Desert Sky Elementary has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Desert Sky Elementary?
Desert Sky Elementary has 426 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1.
What grades does Desert Sky Elementary serve?
Desert Sky Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Desert Sky Elementary receive per student?
Desert Sky Elementary receives $18,933 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Desert Sky Elementary in 99353 ▼
Avg Home Value
$498,905
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,089
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
14.4%

Other Schools in 99353

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026