Enrollment
878
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennewick, WA
Amistad Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Amistad Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530393000701
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amistad Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Amistad Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amistad Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+101% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amistad Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amistad Elementary School
Amistad Elementary School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Kennewick, Washington, enrolling 878 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.5% of students qualify for free meals, 101% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 878 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 878 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Kennewick School District spends $14,867 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kennewick's public schools, it stands alongside Fuerza Elementary (629 students): Amistad Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 18.5:1).
Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students) and Kennewick High School (1,921 students) alongside Amistad Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amistad Elementary School compares
Amistad Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 101% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 878 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
White 12.4%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Amistad Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennewick School District, which includes Amistad Elementary School.
$14,867
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 74.5%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Amistad Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amistad Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Kennewick
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~878 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Amistad Elementary School
How many students attend Amistad Elementary School?
Amistad Elementary School has 878 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennewick, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amistad Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amistad Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amistad Elementary School?
90.5% of students at Amistad Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amistad Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Amistad Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amistad Elementary School?
Amistad Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amistad Elementary School rank among schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Amistad Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kennewick on the city page.
Is Amistad Elementary School a good school?
Amistad Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Amistad Elementary School, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.
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