Enrollment
347
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennewick, WA
Canyon View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530393000597
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon View Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Washington
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon View Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon View Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon View Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon View Elementary School
Canyon View Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kennewick, Washington, enrolling 347 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Canyon View Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Washington schools and 32% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 373 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Sage Crest Elementary (509 students): Canyon View Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 14.5:1).
Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students) and Kennewick High School (1,921 students) alongside Canyon View 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 Canyon View Elementary School compares
Canyon View 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Washington - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Canyon View Elementary School is more 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 Canyon View 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 Canyon View 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon View 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 elementary schools in Kennewick
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon View Elementary School
How many students attend Canyon View Elementary School?
Canyon View Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennewick, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon View Elementary School is 12:1, which is 32% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon View Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Canyon View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon View Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon View Elementary School?
Canyon View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Canyon View Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon View Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kennewick on the city page.
Is Canyon View Elementary School a good school?
Canyon View Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Canyon View 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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