- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennewick, WA
Finley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Finley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530291000468
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finley Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Finley Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finley Elementary ranks #7 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Finley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530291000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Finley Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530291000468 · Kennewick, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: River View High School (321 students)
Finley Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Finley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Finley Elementary
367 students
- River View Hig
River View High School
321 students
- Finley Middle
Finley Middle School
204 students
What this shows Finley Elementary reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Finley Elementary compares
Finley Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 65% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,644
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 37.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Finley Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Finley School District reports $16,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Finley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River View High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Finley Elementary
How many students attend Finley Elementary?
Finley Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Finley Elementary is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Finley Elementary?
74.2% of students at Finley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Finley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finley Elementary?
Finley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Finley Elementary rank among schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Finley Elementary ranks #7 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 Finley School District?
Besides Finley Elementary, Finley School District also operates River View High School (321 students) and Finley Middle School (204 students). See the Finley School District district page for the complete list.