At a glance
Reported students
458
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
Tapteal Elementary School: 458 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 642
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Tapteal Elementary School
Tapteal Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in West Richland. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Richland School District. NCES reports 458 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.2%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tapteal Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.9%
- Hispanic38.2%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Richland School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marcus Whitman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
467 reported students
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Sacajawea Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
474 reported students
Desert Sky Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
William Wiley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
493 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Public schools near Tapteal Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sky Elementary Elementary · Richland School District | KG–05 | 441 | 1.8 mi |
| William Wiley Elementary School Elementary · Richland School District | KG–05 | 493 | 2.3 mi |
| Jason Lee Elementary School Elementary · Richland School District | PK–05 | 518 | 3.6 mi |
| Marcus Whitman Elementary Elementary · Richland School District | KG–05 | 467 | 4.2 mi |
| Sacajawea Elementary Elementary · Richland School District | KG–05 | 474 | 4.4 mi |
| White Bluffs Elementary School Elementary · Richland School District | PK–05 | 653 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tapteal Elementary School
What grades does Tapteal Elementary School serve?
Tapteal Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richland School District.
How many students attend Tapteal Elementary School?
Tapteal Elementary School reported 458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 642 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tapteal Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 458 students and 26.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tapteal Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tapteal Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tapteal Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tapteal Elementary School in?
Tapteal Elementary School is part of Richland School District, based in West RICHLAND, WA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tapteal Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Sky Elementary (1.8 mi), William Wiley Elementary School (2.3 mi), Jason Lee Elementary School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.