- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Amistad Elementary School held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530393000701 · Kennewick, WA Other · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 19.1:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Amistad Elementary School held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Amistad Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- This school
Amistad Elementary School
878 students
What this shows Amistad Elementary School reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amistad Elementary School compares
Amistad Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,921
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~878 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 848 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.