Is Amon Creek Elementary a good school?

Amon Creek Elementary ranks 132 nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Amon Creek Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 754 students attended Amon Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Amon Creek Elementary?

Students at Amon Creek Elementary are 72% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Amon Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Amon Creek Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Desert Hills Middle School High : Kamiakin High School

Amon Creek Elementary

Summary:

Amon Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Richland, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 739. The school is part of the Kennewick School District, which is ranked 135 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Amon Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Kennewick School District and the state of Washington in academic assessments, with 74.12% of students proficient or better in ELA and 71.31% in Math, compared to 52.63% and 41.68% statewide, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 15% of elementary schools in Washington, ranking 132 out of 1,168 schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Amon Creek also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students ranking 35th out of 651 Washington elementary schools and male students ranking 103rd out of 1,099 schools. With a relatively diverse student population and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, Amon Creek Elementary stands out as a high-performing school in the region.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Kennewick School District, Amon Creek Elementary outperforms schools like Cottonwood Elementary, which is also a well-performing school ranked 111th in the state. Amon Creek's academic success, combined with its diverse student population and resource allocation, make it a standout elementary school in the Kennewick School District and the state of Washington.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

18 Center Parkway
Richland, WA 99352

(509) 222-7600

District: Kennewick School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
132^nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,505

Students who attend Amon Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Desert Hills Middle School
High:	Kamiakin High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 754

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Hispanic:

19.8%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amon Creek Elementary ranks better than 88.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Kennewick School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.6%), Hispanic (19.8%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amon Creek Elementary is 16.9. 15 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 Amon Creek Elementary is $14,505. 16 elementary schools in the Kennewick School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Amon Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Amon Creek Elementary 132^nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Amon Creek 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 Amon Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Amon Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	91.69	69^th	1130	93.9%
2021	84.50	161^st	1107	85.5%
2022	88.28	131^st	1169	88.8%
2023	87.95	132^nd	1169	88.7%
2024	87.89	132^nd	1168	88.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Amon Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.36	48^th	252	81.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Amon Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	72.33	102^nd	566	82.0%
2022	70.06	93^rd	478	80.5%
2023	55.02	120^th	308	61.0%
2024	57.80	120^th	339	64.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Amon Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	83.76	64^th	854	92.5%
2022	76.61	129^th	1019	87.3%
2023	86.04	64^th	1013	93.7%
2024	77.98	132^nd	1024	87.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Amon Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	88.17	93^rd	1068	91.3%
2021	83.35	148^th	1008	85.3%
2022	87.43	121^st	1100	89.0%
2023	85.54	135^th	1094	87.7%
2024	85.47	135^th	1093	87.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Amon Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	93.67	37^th	1075	96.6%
2021	82.79	165^th	1025	83.9%
2022	87.89	117^th	1113	89.5%
2023	89.37	107^th	1099	90.3%
2024	89.50	103^rd	1099	90.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Amon Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	81.43	79^th	697	88.7%
2021	73.12	69^th	501	86.2%
2022	68.13	136^th	694	80.4%
2023	74.02	106^th	633	83.3%
2024	87.46	35^th	651	94.6%

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Rank History for White students at Amon Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	90.56	40^th	1027	96.1%
2021	80.30	155^th	943	83.6%
2022	87.19	96^th	1031	90.7%
2023	84.27	133^rd	1011	86.8%
2024	84.92	120^th	1009	88.1%

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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

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Enrollment information for Amon Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	530	22	14	62	0	38	666
2020	578	8	13	83	3	43	728
2021	499	4	11	107	1	43	665
2022	566	5	11	109	2	50	743
2023	565	13	11	101	1	48	739
2024	540	6	15	149	0	44	754

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 Amon Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	666	36.8	18.0	18.8
2020	728	37.8	19.2	23.8
2021	665	40.5	16.4	26.5
2022	743	43.0	17.2	22.3
2023	739	43.4	17.0	26.7
2024	754	44.5	16.9	22.3

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 Amon Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	666	36.8	18.0	18.8
2020	728	37.8	19.2	23.8
2021	665	40.5	16.4	26.5
2022	743	43.0	17.2	22.3
2023	739	43.4	17.0	26.7
2024	754	44.5	16.9	22.3

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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