Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kennewick, Washington, serving 395 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Kennewick School District, which is ranked 135 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Washington Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (46.08%) compared to the state average (26.52%), its academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, only 32.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.63% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students (over 77%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of around $18,800, which is significantly higher than the state average, Washington Elementary's academic performance remains significantly below the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the Kennewick School District, such as Hawthorne Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Westgate Elementary School, generally perform better academically and have higher rankings than Washington Elementary. This suggests that factors beyond just the district-level may be contributing to the lower performance at Washington Elementary, such as socioeconomic status, community resources, and school-level practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 105 West 21st Avenue
       Kennewick, WA  99337-4999


(509) 222-6200

District: Kennewick School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
998th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,822 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
High:    Kennewick High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.1%
White:
43.8%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 85.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 14th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Kennewick School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.1%), White (43.8%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 3rd best among 17 elementary schools in the Kennewick School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $18,822, which is the 2nd highest among 17 elementary schools in the Kennewick School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 998th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Kennewick School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennewick School District 135th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.53 154th 1026 85.0%
2005 83.79 125th 1031 87.9%
2006 88.15 75th 1051 92.9%
2007 84.96 100th 1069 90.6%
2008 87.99 72nd 1067 93.3%
2009 81.02 143rd 1072 86.7%
2010 70.16 273rd 1088 74.9%
2011 64.61 376th 1092 65.6%
2012 61.92 420th 1097 61.7%
2013 65.21 384th 1106 65.3%
2015 51.33 513th 1067 51.9%
2016 54.02 489th 1053 53.6%
2017 28.97 776th 1056 26.5%
2018 34.30 702nd 1054 33.4%
2019 27.46 862nd 1130 23.7%
2021 17.01 933rd 1107 15.7%
2022 22.40 936th 1169 19.9%
2023 18.74 990th 1169 15.3%
2024 17.86 998th 1168 14.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.47 164th 333 50.8%
2019 36.50 158th 248 36.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.53 175th 637 72.5%
2019 28.34 424th 566 25.1%
2022 28.22 366th 478 23.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.40 403rd 835 51.7%
2021 30.04 638th 854 25.3%
2022 39.91 631st 1019 38.1%
2023 27.61 805th 1013 20.5%
2024 22.60 876th 1024 14.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.14 6th 61 90.2%
2019 48.21 30th 64 53.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.66 655th 1004 34.8%
2019 33.53 760th 1068 28.8%
2021 20.26 834th 1008 17.3%
2022 35.49 708th 1100 35.6%
2023 19.70 911th 1094 16.7%
2024 28.12 807th 1093 26.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.30 685th 999 31.4%
2019 27.29 820th 1075 23.7%
2021 16.99 889th 1025 13.3%
2022 20.93 909th 1113 18.3%
2023 19.67 928th 1099 15.6%
2024 9.89 1047th 1099 4.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.10 459th 697 34.1%
2021 41.04 262nd 501 47.7%
2022 32.60 480th 694 30.8%
2023 41.79 377th 633 40.4%
2024 21.15 552nd 651 15.2%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.34 619th 833 25.7%
2019 33.55 751st 1027 26.9%
2021 11.90 881st 943 6.6%
2022 21.53 875th 1031 15.1%
2023 10.01 961st 1011 4.9%
2024 25.13 807th 1009 20.0%
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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 Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 389 5 10 85 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1989 421 4 9 103 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1990 368 7 11 97 2 n/a n/a 0 485
1991 416 4 8 104 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1992 367 3 12 109 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1993 322 2 9 52 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1994 318 11 5 49 3 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 344 5 9 39 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 344 5 9 39 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 398 5 4 62 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 371 10 11 66 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 343 5 9 63 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2000 373 11 12 63 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 372 9 13 82 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2002 396 17 9 96 5 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 396 17 9 96 5 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 387 19 7 101 7 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 424 20 5 101 9 n/a n/a 0 559
2006 389 14 6 137 8 n/a n/a 11 565
2007 352 11 9 94 9 n/a n/a 18 493
2008 330 12 5 100 8 n/a n/a 27 482
2009 337 13 7 111 3 n/a n/a 37 508
2010 332 10 8 134 4 n/a n/a 33 521
2011 270 10 10 188 5 1 0 0 484
2012 321 21 4 153 5 1 0 0 505
2013 347 19 3 153 2 1 6 0 531
2014 304 11 5 189 2 1 11 0 523
2015 287 10 4 216 2 1 15 0 535
2016 201 13 2 290 1 0 17 0 524
2017 208 17 1 238 0 1 21 0 486
2018 258 13 3 193 0 2 18 0 487
2019 263 38 4 184 0 5 15 0 509
2020 236 4 7 131 0 1 10 0 389
2021 197 3 6 138 0 1 9 0 354
2022 177 4 6 172 0 0 20 0 379
2023 173 8 6 182 0 1 25 0 395

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 25.0 19.6 0
1989 537 26.0 20.6 n/a
1990 485 27.5 17.6 0
1991 533 28.2 18.9 n/a
1992 492 27.0 18.2 n/a
1993 386 21.9 17.6 n/a
1994 386 23.0 16.8 n/a
1995 399 22.2 18.0 n/a
1996 399 22.2 18.0 n/a
1997 469 23.5 20.0 n/a
1998 458 23.5 19.5 n/a
1999 422 22.4 18.8 n/a
2000 459 23.2 19.8 n/a
2001 477 23.1 20.6 n/a
2002 523 23.5 22.3 49.5
2003 523 23.5 22.3 49.5
2004 521 22.0 23.7 53.9
2005 559 22.5 24.8 50.8
2006 565 25.5 22.2 55.6
2007 493 26.5 18.6 57.5
2008 482 22.5 21.4 64.4
2009 508 22.5 22.6 70.1
2010 521 24.5 21.2 67.6
2011 484 24.5 19.7 66.5
2012 505 24.4 20.6 72.3
2013 531 24.9 21.2 72.5
2014 523 n/a n/a 73.4
2015 535 35.0 15.2 80.6
2016 524 29.0 18.0 80.3
2017 486 30.8 15.7 0
2018 487 32.0 15.2 83.6
2019 509 32.0 15.8 81.3
2020 389 30.0 12.9 73.5
2021 354 28.0 12.6 71.5
2022 379 29.0 13.0 74.4
2023 395 29.1 13.5 77.2

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 25.0 19.6 0
1989 537 26.0 20.6 n/a
1990 485 27.5 17.6 0
1991 533 28.2 18.9 n/a
1992 492 27.0 18.2 n/a
1993 386 21.9 17.6 n/a
1994 386 23.0 16.8 n/a
1995 399 22.2 18.0 n/a
1996 399 22.2 18.0 n/a
1997 469 23.5 20.0 n/a
1998 458 23.5 19.5 n/a
1999 422 22.4 18.8 n/a
2000 459 23.2 19.8 n/a
2001 477 23.1 20.6 n/a
2002 523 23.5 22.3 49.5
2003 523 23.5 22.3 49.5
2004 521 22.0 23.7 53.9
2005 559 22.5 24.8 50.8
2006 565 25.5 22.2 55.6
2007 493 26.5 18.6 57.5
2008 482 22.5 21.4 64.4
2009 508 22.5 22.6 70.1
2010 521 24.5 21.2 67.6
2011 484 24.5 19.7 66.5
2012 505 24.4 20.6 72.3
2013 531 24.9 21.2 72.5
2014 523 n/a n/a 73.4
2015 535 35.0 15.2 80.6
2016 524 29.0 18.0 80.3
2017 486 30.8 15.7 0
2018 487 32.0 15.2 83.6
2019 509 32.0 15.8 81.3
2020 389 30.0 12.9 73.5
2021 354 28.0 12.6 71.5
2022 379 29.0 13.0 74.4
2023 395 29.1 13.5 77.2

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

Washington Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.4%0.0%0.0%2.5%97.5%98.7%98.7%97.5%97.5%98.7%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%94.6%97.3%97.3%97.3%94.6%
201896.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.6%100.0%100.0%97.6%96.4%100.0%
201996.3%0.0%0.0%1.2%2.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%
202096.6%0.0%0.0%1.7%0.0%98.3%98.3%100.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202197.0%1.5%0.0%1.5%0.0%98.5%97.0%98.5%98.5%97.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.0%
202295.7%0.0%0.0%1.4%0.0%95.7%95.7%98.6%98.6%95.7%98.6%98.6%98.6%95.7%
202396.8%3.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%
2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201998.6%0.0%0.4%1.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,299 (9.3%) $12,633 (90.7%) $13,933
2020 $949 (6.8%) $12,990 (93.2%) $13,938
2021 $1,111 (6.0%) $17,381 (94.0%) $18,493
2022 $1,158 (6.2%) $17,665 (93.9%) $18,822

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 862nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 990th of 1169 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)44.338.3
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kennewick School District)52.744.6
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)44.328.3
 16%
   3rd Grade Math (Kennewick School District)55.345.5
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)55.629.5
 26.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kennewick School District)54.542.1
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)41.718
 23.6%
   4th Grade Math (Kennewick School District)44.640.9
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)48.542.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kennewick School District)59.349.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)34.311.3
 23%
   5th Grade Math (Kennewick School District)41.335.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)39.842.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kennewick School District)47.846.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)49.437
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kennewick School District)5849.7
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Washington Elementary School)39.318.8
 20.6%
   All Grades Math (Kennewick School District)4335.3
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Washington Elementary School)39.842.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Science (Kennewick School District)46.143.2
 2.9%
   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 Students509395
 22.4%
African American388
 78.9%
American Indian00
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic184182
 1.1%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White263173
 34.2%
Two or More Races1525
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.3%77.2%
 4.1%


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Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
High : Kennewick High School

Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Students at Washington Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 44% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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