Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Special Programs

6972 Keene Road, West Richland, WA 99353Richland School District →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
19
Students
Total enrolled
$18,933
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 32% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 19 students in grades PK–12 in West Richland, Washington.
32% above average funding
District spends $18,933 per pupil, 32% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Special Programs is a small other in West Richland, Washington, serving grades PK–12 with 19 students. The district invests $18,933 per student — 32% above the national average of $14,347. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Special Programs

19
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution11 male · 8 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 4 students
Student Composition
89%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530732002941

Academic Outcomes at Special Programs

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 44th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99353

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,933Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,933
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,331
Student Support$3,597
Administration$2,272
Operations$2,840
Other$1,893
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,933 spent per student, an estimated $8,387 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
24%
State government
65.7%
Local (property tax)
24.0%
Federal programs
10.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,933/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
White Bluffs Elementary SchoolOrchard ElementaryBadger Mountain ElementaryWilliam Wiley Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Carmichael Middle SchoolLeona Libby Middle SchoolChief Joseph Middle SchoolEnterprise Middle School
↓
High School
Richland High SchoolHanford High SchoolRivers Edge High SchoolTwin Rivers Group Home
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyBenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRichland School District →
Phone: (509)967-6050
NCES ID: 530732002941
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in West Richland seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Richland School District
High
Richland High School
2,137 students · 09–12
● 52 opp38% FRL
High
Hanford High School
1,788 students · 09–12
● 52 opp35% FRL
Mid
Carmichael Middle School
807 students · 06–08
● 52 opp55% FRL
Mid
Leona Libby Middle School
800 students · 06–08
● 43 opp22% FRL
Mid
Chief Joseph Middle School
697 students · 06–08
● 52 opp67% FRL
Mid
Enterprise Middle School
694 students · 06–08
● 43 opp36% FRL
Other
Three Rivers Home Link
660 students · KG–12
● 52 opp24% FRL
Elem
White Bluffs Elementary School
629 students · PK–05
● 52 opp27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6972 Keene Road, West Richland, WA 99353
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.