Kamiak Elementary

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Kamiak Elementary ranks 231 st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kamiak Elementary is a public elementary school in Pullman, Washington, serving 373 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Pullman School District, Kamiak stands out for its diverse student population, exceptional academic performance, and equitable outcomes for traditionally underserved groups.

Kamiak's student body is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (62.47%), Hispanic (18.23%), and Native American (2.41%) students. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, Kamiak's ELA proficiency was 64.07% compared to the state's 52.63%, and its Math proficiency was 62.87% versus the state's 41.68%. The school's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups, with its male, White, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students all ranking in the top 25% or top 10% of Washington elementary schools.

Kamiak's academic success may be attributed to its relatively high per-student spending of $17,227, compared to the state average of $14,734 for nearby Leonard M. Jennings Elementary. This investment in resources and support services has enabled Kamiak to provide equitable educational opportunities and drive exceptional outcomes for its diverse student population, making it a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1400 NW Terre View Drive
Pullman, WA 99163

(509) 336-7205

District: Pullman School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
231^st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,227

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Hispanic:

18.2%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kamiak Elementary ranks better than 80.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Pullman School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Kamiak Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pullman School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kamiak Elementary is 13.4, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Pullman School District. (See more...)

Compare Kamiak Elementary employs 27.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kamiak Elementary is $17,227, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pullman School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kamiak Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kamiak Elementary 231^st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Kamiak Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Pullman School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pullman School District 19^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kamiak Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kamiak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	71.47	293^rd	1107	73.5%
2022	62.01	409^th	1169	65.0%
2023	73.86	287^th	1169	75.4%
2024	79.18	231^st	1168	80.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kamiak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	56.00	303^rd	854	64.5%
2022	55.14	398^th	1019	60.9%
2023	69.98	236^th	1013	76.7%
2024	83.48	83^rd	1024	91.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Kamiak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	67.79	285^th	1008	71.7%
2022	64.49	358^th	1100	67.5%
2023	70.07	292^nd	1094	73.3%
2024	72.98	263^rd	1093	75.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Kamiak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	72.19	263^rd	1025	74.3%
2022	55.63	453^rd	1113	59.3%
2023	73.94	261^st	1099	76.3%
2024	84.09	151^st	1099	86.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kamiak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	56.19	151^st	501	69.9%
2022	62.48	189^th	694	72.8%
2023	60.45	211^th	633	66.7%

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Rank History for White students at Kamiak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	73.72	223^rd	943	76.4%
2022	58.66	405^th	1031	60.7%
2023	75.32	242^nd	1011	76.1%
2024	78.47	200^th	1009	80.2%

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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 Kamiak Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2020	246	6	20	65	1	4	30	2	374
2021	220	9	23	56	5	2	24	0	339
2022	215	15	17	64	11	2	22	0	346
2023	233	18	15	68	9	1	27	2	373

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 Kamiak Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	374	24.3	15.3	47.6
2021	339	24.0	14.0	40.7
2022	346	26.8	12.8	44.5
2023	373	27.6	13.4	50.7

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 Kamiak Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	374	24.3	15.3	47.6
2021	339	24.0	14.0	40.7
2022	346	26.8	12.8	44.5
2023	373	27.6	13.4	50.7

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

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2020	85.7%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	1.6%	88.9%	88.9%	88.9%	88.9%	88.9%	92.1%	88.9%	88.9%	88.9%
2022	93.8%	0.0%	0.0%	2.1%	0.0%	93.8%	95.8%	95.8%	95.8%	93.8%	95.8%	95.8%	93.8%	93.8%
2024	91.5%	2.1%	0.0%	2.1%	0.0%	95.7%	97.9%	97.9%	97.9%	95.7%	91.5%	95.7%	95.7%	95.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kamiak Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,142 (10.3%)	$9,919 (89.7%)	$11,061
2021	$1,412 (9.1%)	$14,148 (90.9%)	$15,560
2022	$3,271 (19.0%)	$13,955 (81.0%)	$17,227

Data source: Washington Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Math (2024)					% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kamiak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 NW Terre View Drive	Pullman	99163	Whitman County	Pullman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 336-7205	373	28	13.4	50.7%	233 (62.5%)	18 (4.8%)	68 (18.2%)	15 (4.0%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.2%)	79.2	231^st of 1168 public elementary schools	80.2%		73.9	287^th of 1169 public elementary schools	75.4%	56	79.4	79.4	52.8	66.7	71.4		64.1	60.4	66.7	61.9		62.9	91.5	95.7	97.9	97.9	97.9	95.7	91.5	95.7	95.7	95.7	$17,227	$3,271	$13,955
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 NW Bryant	Pullman	99163	Whitman County	Pullman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 332-2617	315	22	14.4	62.9%	175 (55.6%)	20 (6.3%)	70 (22.2%)	22 (7.0%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.3%)	39.5	683^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	41.5%		53.5	499^th of 1169 public elementary schools	57.3%	184	52.8	52.8	40.7	50.0	41.5		43.4	50.0	47.2	26.0		40.7	90.6	92.5	94.3	94.3	94.3	92.5	94.3	92.5	92.5	92.5	$17,401	$3,293	$14,108
Sunnyside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 SW Shirley	Pullman	99163	Whitman County	Pullman School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 334-1800	301	22	13.7	23.9%	199 (66.1%)	9 (3.0%)	45 (15.0%)	20 (6.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.3%)	81	209^th of 1168 public elementary schools	82.1%		82.9	192^nd of 1169 public elementary schools	83.6%	17	70.0	70.0	64.0	70.3	65.0		66.1	72.0	73.0	52.5		66.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,967	$1,286	$13,682
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	850 SE Klemgard	Pullman	99163	Whitman County	Pullman School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 334-5641	262	20	13.0	27.5%	181 (69.1%)	5 (1.9%)	35 (13.4%)	13 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (9.9%)	92.9	74^th of 1168 public elementary schools	93.7%		93.6	68^th of 1169 public elementary schools	94.2%	6	88.9	88.9	70.5	79.1	82.2		77.3	71.1	79.1	80.0		76.7	91.1	97.8	95.6	95.6	95.6	97.8	95.6	93.3	97.8	97.8	$16,605	$1,758	$14,847
Palouse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 E Alder Street	Palouse	99161	Whitman County	Palouse School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 878-1921	83	10	8.5	53.0%	71 (85.5%)	2 (2.4%)	8 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	59.3	455^th of 1168 public elementary schools	61.0%		40.5	680^th of 1169 public elementary schools	41.8%	225	57.1	57.1	63.6	55.0	42.9		53.3		55.0	50.0		62.2											$22,764	$1,816	$20,949
Leonard M Jennings Elementary	Public	K-6	1207 N. Morton Street	Colfax	99111	Whitman County	Colfax School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 397-2181	294	19	15.6	40.8%	258 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	86.8	143^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	87.8%		83.5	185^th of 1169 public elementary schools	84.2%	42	81.6	81.6	92.1	57.1	84.2	67.4	76.0		57.1	63.2	78.3	75.3	76.9	82.7	82.7	82.7	82.7	84.6	92.3	82.7	84.6	84.6	$14,734	$976	$13,758
Garfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	810 North Third Street	Garfield	99130	Whitman County	Garfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 635-1331	57	5	11.0	71.9%	50 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)								(n/a)							72.0					44.0											$30,099	$3,174	$26,925
Steptoe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	12 Tennessee Street	Steptoe	99174	Whitman County	Steptoe School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 397-3119	35	4	8.7	8.6%	32 (91.4%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							61.1					47.1											$21,964	$1,846	$20,118

Frequently Asked Questions about Kamiak Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Kamiak Elementary?

Students at Kamiak Elementary are 62% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What district is Kamiak Elementary in?

Pullman School District

How many students attend Kamiak Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Kamiak Elementary.

Is Kamiak Elementary a good school?

Kamiak Elementary ranks 231^st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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