William Wiley Elementary School

2820 S Highlands Blvd
West Richland, WA 99353

493 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William Wiley Elementary School is located in West Richland, Washington, and serves as a key part of the Richland School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its students, the school integrates core curriculum standards with programs designed to encourage critical thinking, social responsibility, and a love for learning in their early educational years.

In addition to its focus on academics, William Wiley Elementary prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school environment is typically characterized by active parent involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that help students build confidence and engage with their peers. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

493

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Wiley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	99
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
355 (72.0%)
Hispanic
99 (20.1%)
Two or More
23 (4.7%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)967-6375
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 63

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 103