Is Fuerza Elementary a good school?

Fuerza Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Fuerza Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Fuerza Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Fuerza Elementary?

Students at Fuerza Elementary are 62% Hispanic, 30% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Fuerza Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fuerza Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Chinook Middle School High : Kamiakin High School

Fuerza Elementary

Summary:

Fuerza Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Kennewick, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 579. 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.

Fuerza Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (62%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 13.67% to 46.84% Hispanic. However, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 39.56% of students proficient or better in ELA and 34.07% proficient in math, compared to 48.97% and 34.51% for the district, respectively. Fuerza's performance is particularly low for English Language Learners and Hispanic students, ranking in the bottom 25% and 20% of Washington elementary schools in these subgroups.

Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $13,559 to $14,596 over the past four years, Fuerza Elementary's academic performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 765 out of 1,107 schools in 2020-2021 to 878 out of 1,168 schools in 2023-2024. In comparison, Amon Creek Elementary, which is just 2.45 miles away, ranked in the top 12% of Washington elementary schools in 2023-2024. These disparities suggest potential equity issues that need to be addressed through a comprehensive review of Fuerza Elementary's instructional practices, resource allocation, and equity initiatives.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338

(509) 222-7700

District: Kennewick School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
878^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,596

Students who attend Fuerza Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chinook Middle School
High:	Kamiakin High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 579

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.0%

White:

29.7%

African American:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fuerza Elementary ranks worse than 75.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 13^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Kennewick School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62%), White (29.7%), African American (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fuerza Elementary is 17. 12 elementary schools in the Kennewick School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fuerza Elementary is $14,596. 14 elementary schools in the Kennewick School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fuerza Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fuerza Elementary 878^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Fuerza Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Kennewick School District:

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

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Rank History for Fuerza Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fuerza Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	21.74	918^th	1130	18.8%
2021	29.73	765^th	1107	30.9%
2022	27.26	861^st	1169	26.3%
2023	30.31	826^th	1169	29.3%
2024	26.14	878^th	1168	24.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fuerza Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	14.93	243^rd	248	2.0%
2022	18.72	208^th	213	2.3%
2023	16.15	228^th	254	10.2%
2024	20.10	275^th	320	14.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fuerza Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	32.09	610^th	854	28.6%
2022	29.94	782^nd	1019	23.3%
2023	25.61	829^th	1013	18.2%
2024	24.26	844^th	1024	17.6%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Fuerza Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	18.85	59^th	64	7.8%
2021	21.51	20^th	23	13.0%
2022	31.49	36^th	45	20.0%
2023	27.23	21^st	26	19.2%
2024	31.38	21^st	25	16.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Fuerza Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	18.55	918^th	1068	14.0%
2021	26.27	755^th	1008	25.1%
2022	21.53	905^th	1100	17.7%
2023	30.86	771^st	1094	29.5%
2024	29.00	793^rd	1093	27.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Fuerza Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	29.99	788^th	1075	26.7%
2021	31.33	692^nd	1025	32.5%
2022	34.80	723^rd	1113	35.0%
2023	28.28	803^rd	1099	26.9%
2024	22.09	897^th	1099	18.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fuerza Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	29.66	530^th	697	24.0%
2021	35.79	313^th	501	37.5%
2022	42.64	374^th	694	46.1%
2023	23.91	525^th	633	17.1%
2024	30.19	478^th	651	26.6%

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Rank History for White students at Fuerza Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	62.59	387^th	1027	62.3%
2021	43.00	532^nd	943	43.6%
2022	28.59	795^th	1031	22.9%
2023	54.53	451^st	1011	55.4%
2024	33.26	708^th	1009	29.8%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

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by a parent
Sunday, April 16, 2023

What an amazing school! The building is new, the teachers are fantastic. The students are becoming bilingual in a diverse environment. The school is engaged with the students and their families, offering many community events. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fuerza Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	164	59	0	327	0	1	10	561
2020	223	3	2	366	0	1	11	606
2021	201	1	2	388	0	1	10	603
2022	172	1	5	382	1	0	11	572
2023	172	29	5	359	1	0	13	579

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 Fuerza Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	561	32.8	17.0	71.1
2020	606	35.0	17.3	64
2021	603	36.0	16.7	64
2022	572	35.3	16.1	70.3
2023	579	34.0	17.0	68.9

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 Fuerza Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	561	32.8	17.0	71.1
2020	606	35.0	17.3	64
2021	603	36.0	16.7	64
2022	572	35.3	16.1	70.3
2023	579	34.0	17.0	68.9

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.

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