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Finley Elementary

Summary:

Finley Elementary is a public elementary school in Kennewick, Washington, serving 368 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Kennewick School District, which is ranked 238 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Finley Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 53.26% Hispanic (compared to the state average of 22.7%) and 41.3% White (compared to the state average of 45.5%). The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Washington elementary schools, with only 20.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.28% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. Finley Elementary's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Washington elementary schools for this subgroup.

Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,114 to $16,924 over the past 4 years, Finley Elementary's academic performance remains significantly below the state and district averages. When compared to nearby schools, such as Southgate Elementary and Canyon View Elementary in the Kennewick School District, Finley Elementary consistently underperforms, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of its educational practices and resource allocation to better support its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 213504 E Cougar Rd
       Kennewick, WA  99337-7203

(509) 586-7577

District: Finley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1148th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,924 Help


Students who attend Finley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Finley Middle School
High:    River View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.3%
White:
41.3%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.8% Help


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Compare Details Finley Elementary ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.3%), White (41.3%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Finley Elementary is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Finley Elementary is $16,924.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Finley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Finley Elementary 1148th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Finley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Finley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Finley School District 238th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Finley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Finley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.91 857th 1026 16.5%
2005 20.52 859th 1031 16.7%
2006 34.83 743rd 1051 29.3%
2007 33.83 764th 1069 28.5%
2008 43.36 640th 1067 40.0%
2009 33.43 775th 1072 27.7%
2010 28.12 851st 1088 21.8%
2011 14.66 997th 1092 8.7%
2012 10.87 1034th 1097 5.7%
2013 15.47 1011th 1106 8.6%
2015 16.27 943rd 1067 11.6%
2016 10.08 990th 1053 6.0%
2017 11.32 986th 1056 6.6%
2018 6.75 1023rd 1054 2.9%
2019 6.28 1099th 1130 2.7%
2021 26.46 807th 1107 27.1%
2022 21.05 952nd 1169 18.6%
2023 15.83 1031st 1169 11.8%
2024 4.55 1148th 1168 1.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Finley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.52 108th 213 49.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Finley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.43 798th 835 4.4%
2019 12.47 941st 979 3.9%
2021 52.00 352nd 854 58.8%
2022 31.29 755th 1019 25.9%
2023 23.03 864th 1013 14.7%
2024 6.47 1007th 1024 1.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Finley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.00 983rd 1004 2.1%
2019 8.24 1028th 1068 3.7%
2021 23.42 789th 1008 21.7%
2022 25.20 854th 1100 22.4%
2023 19.10 921st 1094 15.8%
2024 8.70 1050th 1093 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Finley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.33 940th 999 5.9%
2019 6.62 1043rd 1075 3.0%
2021 28.39 720th 1025 29.8%
2022 18.83 943rd 1113 15.3%
2023 14.68 988th 1099 10.1%
2024 3.54 1095th 1099 0.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Finley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.64 677th 697 2.9%
2021 37.03 308th 501 38.5%
2022 29.12 522nd 694 24.8%
2023 20.49 555th 633 12.3%
2024 8.59 637th 651 2.2%
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Rank History for White students at Finley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.73 821st 833 1.4%
2019 7.06 995th 1027 3.1%
2021 29.93 681st 943 27.8%
2022 21.44 876th 1031 15.0%
2023 15.46 916th 1011 9.4%
2024 6.31 993rd 1009 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Finley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 506 0 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 521
1989 523 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1990 537 0 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1991 582 0 4 21 6 n/a n/a 0 613
1992 596 0 4 22 4 n/a n/a 0 626
1993 511 1 1 21 3 n/a n/a 0 537
1994 510 1 0 35 3 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 483 0 2 50 7 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 483 0 2 50 7 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 506 2 2 43 6 n/a n/a 0 559
1998 492 3 2 53 4 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 483 2 3 45 3 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 461 3 4 49 5 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 434 4 4 51 3 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 376 4 5 75 6 n/a n/a 0 466
2003 376 4 5 75 6 n/a n/a 0 466
2004 323 2 5 87 3 n/a n/a 0 420
2005 317 1 6 98 3 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 274 1 3 111 3 n/a n/a 4 396
2007 287 4 2 122 3 n/a n/a 5 423
2008 274 2 3 124 2 n/a n/a 10 415
2009 266 3 3 122 3 n/a n/a 17 414
2010 249 3 5 146 5 n/a n/a 33 441
2011 225 1 2 172 14 2 25 0 441
2012 231 3 2 173 3 2 16 0 430
2013 233 1 2 156 4 2 15 0 413
2014 214 0 0 160 1 1 16 0 392
2015 211 0 0 165 1 0 19 0 396
2016 201 0 0 167 0 0 12 0 380
2017 195 1 0 178 1 0 15 0 390
2018 194 0 0 170 0 0 18 0 382
2019 187 1 0 191 0 0 19 0 398
2020 183 1 0 195 0 0 25 0 404
2021 161 0 1 189 0 0 20 0 371
2022 151 2 0 189 1 0 16 0 359
2023 152 2 0 196 3 0 15 0 368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Finley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 521 24.0 21.7 0
1989 536 24.0 22.3 n/a
1990 558 24.7 22.5 0
1991 613 26.5 23.1 n/a
1992 626 27.1 23.0 n/a
1993 537 23.5 22.9 n/a
1994 549 25.5 21.5 n/a
1995 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1996 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1997 559 27.4 20.4 n/a
1998 554 28.5 19.4 n/a
1999 536 28.5 18.8 n/a
2000 522 27.5 19.0 n/a
2001 496 28.0 17.7 n/a
2002 466 26.9 17.3 48.1
2003 466 26.9 17.3 48.1
2004 420 24.0 17.5 56.2
2005 425 23.5 18.1 60.2
2006 396 24.8 16.0 62.8
2007 423 24.3 17.4 63.4
2008 415 24.5 16.9 78.3
2009 414 24.4 17.0 74.8
2010 441 24.0 18.3 80.6
2011 441 24.5 18.0 71.9
2012 430 24.7 17.4 75.6
2013 413 24.5 16.8 70.2
2014 392 n/a n/a 67.1
2015 396 30.0 13.2 75.8
2016 380 26.0 14.6 73.2
2017 390 25.2 15.4 73.6
2018 382 25.4 15.0 75.7
2019 398 24.2 16.4 72.6
2020 404 25.7 15.7 70.3
2021 371 22.7 16.3 76.5
2022 359 24.6 14.5 81.1
2023 368 23.8 15.4 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Finley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 521 24.0 21.7 0
1989 536 24.0 22.3 n/a
1990 558 24.7 22.5 0
1991 613 26.5 23.1 n/a
1992 626 27.1 23.0 n/a
1993 537 23.5 22.9 n/a
1994 549 25.5 21.5 n/a
1995 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1996 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1997 559 27.4 20.4 n/a
1998 554 28.5 19.4 n/a
1999 536 28.5 18.8 n/a
2000 522 27.5 19.0 n/a
2001 496 28.0 17.7 n/a
2002 466 26.9 17.3 48.1
2003 466 26.9 17.3 48.1
2004 420 24.0 17.5 56.2
2005 425 23.5 18.1 60.2
2006 396 24.8 16.0 62.8
2007 423 24.3 17.4 63.4
2008 415 24.5 16.9 78.3
2009 414 24.4 17.0 74.8
2010 441 24.0 18.3 80.6
2011 441 24.5 18.0 71.9
2012 430 24.7 17.4 75.6
2013 413 24.5 16.8 70.2
2014 392 n/a n/a 67.1
2015 396 30.0 13.2 75.8
2016 380 26.0 14.6 73.2
2017 390 25.2 15.4 73.6
2018 382 25.4 15.0 75.7
2019 398 24.2 16.4 72.6
2020 404 25.7 15.7 70.3
2021 371 22.7 16.3 76.5
2022 359 24.6 14.5 81.1
2023 368 23.8 15.4 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Finley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201684.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%88.9%88.9%93.7%90.5%90.5%88.9%
201778.2%0.0%1.8%3.6%0.0%89.1%87.3%96.4%83.6%83.6%87.3%
201986.1%0.0%0.0%1.3%2.5%89.9%92.4%94.9%87.3%88.6%92.4%
202087.9%1.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.9%87.9%95.5%92.4%87.9%92.4%92.4%92.4%87.9%
202196.2%0.0%0.0%1.9%0.0%98.1%98.1%100.0%98.1%98.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.1%
202297.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.9%97.9%100.0%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202488.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.8%94.3%94.3%96.2%88.7%94.3%90.6%90.6%90.6%94.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Finley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201989.9%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.2%98.2%99.0%98.0%98.2%98.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Finley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (5.6%) $12,652 (94.4%) $13,404
2020 $1,159 (10.4%) $9,955 (89.6%) $11,114
2021 $1,235 (7.7%) $14,876 (92.3%) $16,112
2022 $2,276 (13.4%) $14,648 (86.6%) $16,924

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Finley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1099th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1031st of 1169 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Finley Elementary)27.925.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Finley School District)27.925.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Finley Elementary)27.921.5
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Finley School District)27.921.5
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Finley Elementary)32.824.2
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Finley School District)32.824.2
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Finley Elementary)14.817.7
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Finley School District)14.817.7
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Finley Elementary)3740.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Finley School District)3740.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Finley Elementary)15.113
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Finley School District)15.113
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Finley Elementary)30.147.8
 17.7%
   5th Grade Science (Finley School District)30.147.8
 17.7%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Finley Elementary)32.830.7
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Finley School District)3928.1
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Finley Elementary)1917.4
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Finley School District)19.214.2
 5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Finley Elementary)30.147.8
 17.7%
   All Grades Science (Finley School District)30.231.9
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students398368
 7.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic191196
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White187152
 18.7%
Two or More Races1915
 21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.6%81.8%
 9.2%

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Students at Finley Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 41% White, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Finley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Finley Middle School
High : River View High School

Finley Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Finley Elementary.


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