Tapteal Elementary School

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tapteal Elementary School, located in West Richland, Washington, is a key part of the Richland School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Tapteal Elementary is known for fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners. The faculty focuses on individualized instruction to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. Situated in a growing suburban area, the school remains a focal point for the West Richland community, consistently striving to provide a safe, high-quality learning environment that celebrates student achievement and personal growth.

458

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tapteal Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	175
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	21

White
256 (55.9%)
Hispanic
175 (38.2%)
Two or More
21 (4.6%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Richland School District
Phone:	(509)967-6350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 83