Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Summary:

Chief Kamiakin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sunnyside, Washington, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a predominantly Hispanic student population of 92.58%, the school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Washington elementary schools.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, Chief Kamiakin Elementary School's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the state and Sunnyside School District averages. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students. Interestingly, nearby schools in the Grandview School District, such as Thompson Elementary School and Mcclure Elementary School, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance despite serving student populations with similar socioeconomic and racial/ethnic characteristics.

The consistently low academic performance of Chief Kamiakin Elementary School suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges. The high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, as well as the large proportion of English Language Learners and Special Education students, may indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of these student populations. Examining the successful strategies used with the school's Migrant Students subgroup, which performs better than other subgroups, could provide insights into how to improve the overall academic performance of the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 E. Lincoln Avenue
       Sunnyside, WA  98944-2197


(509) 837-6444

District: Sunnyside School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1074th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,729 Help


Students who attend Chief Kamiakin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sierra Vista Middle School
High:    Sunnyside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  566

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.6%
White:
5.8%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chief Kamiakin Elementary School ranks worse than 92% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Sunnyside School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.6%), White (5.8%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School is 15.1. 2 elementary schools in the Sunnyside School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School is $18,729. 2 elementary schools in the Sunnyside School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chief Kamiakin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chief Kamiakin Elementary School 1074th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Chief Kamiakin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
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Sunnyside School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyside School District 235th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 6.92 1019th 1051 3.0%
2007 10.11 1012th 1069 5.3%
2008 12.46 985th 1067 7.7%
2009 5.77 1047th 1072 2.3%
2010 9.39 1042nd 1088 4.2%
2011 11.58 1027th 1092 6.0%
2012 8.95 1050th 1097 4.3%
2013 11.50 1048th 1106 5.2%
2015 6.65 1034th 1067 3.1%
2016 9.08 998th 1053 5.2%
2017 9.83 991st 1056 6.2%
2018 16.69 916th 1054 13.1%
2019 23.16 907th 1130 19.7%
2021 17.06 932nd 1107 15.8%
2022 11.35 1080th 1169 7.6%
2023 9.84 1106th 1169 5.4%
2024 12.60 1074th 1168 8.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.32 205th 333 38.4%
2019 51.97 84th 248 66.1%
2022 14.10 211th 213 0.9%
2023 13.65 241st 254 5.1%
2024 19.06 284th 320 11.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.39 515th 637 19.2%
2019 17.13 545th 566 3.7%
2022 13.75 469th 478 1.9%
2024 14.19 323rd 339 4.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.20 600th 979 38.7%
2021 26.22 677th 854 20.7%
2022 16.80 942nd 1019 7.6%
2023 14.66 947th 1013 6.5%
2024 18.47 917th 1024 10.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.99 26th 61 57.4%
2019 58.29 21st 64 67.2%
2021 26.24 18th 23 21.7%
2022 34.64 33rd 45 26.7%
2023 29.82 19th 26 26.9%
2024 49.14 12th 25 52.0%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Migrant Students!

Rank History for Female students at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.01 833rd 1004 17.0%
2019 21.45 887th 1068 16.9%
2021 12.21 948th 1008 6.0%
2022 6.67 1083rd 1100 1.5%
2023 8.80 1052nd 1094 3.8%
2024 10.65 1030th 1093 5.8%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.92 900th 999 9.9%
2019 26.51 833rd 1075 22.5%
2021 22.28 817th 1025 20.3%
2022 20.59 913th 1113 18.0%
2023 10.73 1037th 1099 5.6%
2024 14.20 986th 1099 10.3%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.80 356th 540 34.1%
2019 44.28 390th 697 44.0%
2021 34.70 321st 501 35.9%
2022 24.00 585th 694 15.7%
2023 20.38 557th 633 12.0%
2024 23.66 536th 651 17.7%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 402 2 11 555 3 n/a n/a 0 973
1989 291 1 8 498 1 n/a n/a 0 799
1990 309 2 5 563 4 n/a n/a 0 883
1991 267 1 6 658 2 n/a n/a 0 934
1992 278 1 5 724 1 n/a n/a 0 1009
1993 264 1 3 746 0 n/a n/a 0 1014
1994 245 3 5 760 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
1995 219 0 5 814 0 n/a n/a 0 1038
1996 219 0 5 814 0 n/a n/a 0 1038
1997 201 3 0 680 3 n/a n/a 0 887
1998 178 2 1 694 0 n/a n/a 0 875
1999 154 0 3 705 3 n/a n/a 0 865
2000 154 0 2 724 6 n/a n/a 0 886
2001 185 1 3 805 0 n/a n/a 0 994
2002 150 3 5 755 0 n/a n/a 0 913
2003 150 3 5 755 0 n/a n/a 0 913
2004 140 3 2 771 1 n/a n/a 0 917
2005 117 2 2 778 0 n/a n/a 0 899
2006 115 3 3 759 2 n/a n/a 1 883
2007 49 2 4 663 2 n/a n/a 5 725
2008 46 1 3 718 2 n/a n/a 2 772
2009 45 1 2 617 2 n/a n/a 4 671
2010 43 1 1 660 4 n/a n/a 5 714
2011 48 1 1 621 9 0 0 0 680
2012 36 0 1 648 3 0 0 0 688
2013 58 0 1 603 5 0 3 0 670
2014 43 0 0 654 0 0 11 0 708
2015 57 0 0 715 0 0 10 0 782
2016 56 0 0 726 0 0 10 0 792
2017 52 1 0 684 0 0 7 0 744
2018 52 2 0 702 0 0 4 0 760
2019 46 1 0 626 0 0 3 0 676
2020 51 0 0 592 0 0 5 0 648
2021 34 2 0 571 0 0 6 0 613
2022 28 1 0 551 0 0 4 0 584
2023 33 3 0 524 0 0 6 0 566

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 Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 47.0 20.7 0
1989 799 42.0 19.0 n/a
1990 883 44.6 19.7 0
1991 934 47.4 19.7 n/a
1992 1009 48.8 20.6 n/a
1993 1014 51.9 19.5 n/a
1994 1013 50.7 20.0 n/a
1995 1038 50.7 20.5 n/a
1996 1038 50.7 20.5 n/a
1997 887 38.5 23.0 n/a
1998 875 38.5 22.7 n/a
1999 865 38.5 22.5 n/a
2000 886 39.6 22.4 n/a
2001 994 42.0 23.7 n/a
2002 913 41.3 22.1 77.4
2003 913 41.3 22.1 77.4
2004 917 44.0 20.8 84.1
2005 899 44.2 20.3 90
2006 883 41.3 21.4 89.8
2007 725 44.0 16.5 92.5
2008 772 43.7 17.7 93.4
2009 671 43.7 15.4 90.6
2010 714 44.0 16.2 86.9
2011 680 39.5 17.2 99.6
2012 688 39.0 17.6 93.6
2013 670 40.0 16.7 85.5
2014 708 n/a n/a 93.6
2015 782 52.0 15.0 99.1
2016 792 44.0 18.0 89.5
2017 744 43.9 16.9 91
2018 760 44.4 17.0 88.6
2019 676 42.9 15.7 90.8
2020 648 43.0 15.0 84.7
2021 613 39.0 15.7 76.2
2022 584 38.5 15.1 74.7
2023 566 37.3 15.1 83.7

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 Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 47.0 20.7 0
1989 799 42.0 19.0 n/a
1990 883 44.6 19.7 0
1991 934 47.4 19.7 n/a
1992 1009 48.8 20.6 n/a
1993 1014 51.9 19.5 n/a
1994 1013 50.7 20.0 n/a
1995 1038 50.7 20.5 n/a
1996 1038 50.7 20.5 n/a
1997 887 38.5 23.0 n/a
1998 875 38.5 22.7 n/a
1999 865 38.5 22.5 n/a
2000 886 39.6 22.4 n/a
2001 994 42.0 23.7 n/a
2002 913 41.3 22.1 77.4
2003 913 41.3 22.1 77.4
2004 917 44.0 20.8 84.1
2005 899 44.2 20.3 90
2006 883 41.3 21.4 89.8
2007 725 44.0 16.5 92.5
2008 772 43.7 17.7 93.4
2009 671 43.7 15.4 90.6
2010 714 44.0 16.2 86.9
2011 680 39.5 17.2 99.6
2012 688 39.0 17.6 93.6
2013 670 40.0 16.7 85.5
2014 708 n/a n/a 93.6
2015 782 52.0 15.0 99.1
2016 792 44.0 18.0 89.5
2017 744 43.9 16.9 91
2018 760 44.4 17.0 88.6
2019 676 42.9 15.7 90.8
2020 648 43.0 15.0 84.7
2021 613 39.0 15.7 76.2
2022 584 38.5 15.1 74.7
2023 566 37.3 15.1 83.7

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.

Immunization Rates

Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201999.0%0.0%0.3%0.7%99.3%99.3%99.4%99.1%99.1%99.3%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,696 (11.6%) $12,963 (88.4%) $14,659
2020 $1,541 (12.4%) $10,875 (87.6%) $12,416
2021 $1,909 (11.0%) $15,424 (89.0%) $17,333
2022 $2,783 (14.9%) $15,946 (85.1%) $18,729

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 907th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1106th of 1169 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)36.920.5
 16.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunnyside School District)39.423.1
 16.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)43.128.2
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Sunnyside School District)45.632.1
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)52.823
 29.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnyside School District)48.427.5
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)52.828.3
 24.5%
   4th Grade Math (Sunnyside School District)47.534.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)4330.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnyside School District)46.933.3
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)23.212.9
 10.4%
   5th Grade Math (Sunnyside School District)32.124.1
 8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)32.420.8
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Sunnyside School District)33.126.2
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)44.424.5
 20%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sunnyside School District)46.335.3
 11.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)39.623.6
 16.1%
   All Grades Math (Sunnyside School District)39.822.1
 17.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Chief Kamiakin Elementary School)32.420.8
 11.6%
   All Grades Science (Sunnyside School District)32.425.5
 6.9%
   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 Students676566
 16.3%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic626524
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4633
 28.3%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.8%83.7%
 7.1%


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Students who attend Chief Kamiakin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sierra Vista Middle School
High : Sunnyside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 566 students attended Chief Kamiakin Elementary School.

Chief Kamiakin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Chief Kamiakin Elementary School are 93% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.


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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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