- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennewick, WA
Eastgate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastgate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530393000599
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastgate Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastgate Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastgate Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Eastgate Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530393000599 · Kennewick, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 15.6:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Eastgate Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Eastgate 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 468
Eastgate Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Eastgate Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastgate Elementary School compares
Eastgate 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 71% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
White 12.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Eastgate 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 Eastgate 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastgate 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastgate Elementary School
How many students attend Eastgate Elementary School?
Eastgate Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastgate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastgate Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Eastgate Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Eastgate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastgate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastgate Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastgate Elementary School?
Eastgate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Eastgate Elementary School rank among schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastgate Elementary School ranks #3 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 Eastgate 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.