Richland School District

6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Richland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 9,669 students in Richland School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Washington.
Public Elementary Schools in Richland School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
23 Schools
1,833 Schools
# Students
14,305 Students
740,174 Students
# Teachers
735 Teachers
44,879 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Richland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#57 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Richland   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richland   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richland   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
49%
88%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Richland   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.69
# American Indian Students
41 Students
9,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
501 Students
66,765 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,250 Students
187,960 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
26%
# Black Students
188 Students
34,994 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
9,469 Students
353,967 Students
% White Students
66%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
11,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
803 Students
67,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
298
15,322
# Students in K Grade:
879
74,525
# Students in 1st Grade:
977
77,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,051
81,806
# Students in 3rd Grade:
971
78,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,061
81,082
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,006
81,722
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,107
80,515
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,106
73,171
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,121
72,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,169
5,537
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,161
5,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,198
5,765
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,200
6,597
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,348 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,454 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$234 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Richland   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$235 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Richland   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,348
$18,796
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Richland   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,454
$19,246
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Richland   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Richland School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
White Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Leona Libby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
William Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2820 S Highlands Blvd
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: K-12
| 714 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #77.
Badger Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1515 Elementary Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6225
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #88.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Paradise Way
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #99.
Jason Lee Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1750 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1010.
Tapteal Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1111.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 Fuller St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6325
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1212.
Marcus Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1704 Gray St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6300
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1313.
Carmichael Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Thayer Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1414.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1616.
Pacific Crest Online Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Sunshine Avenue
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6225
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students

Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 14,305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links