Enrollment
509
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennewick, WA
Sage Crest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sage Crest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530393003584
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sage Crest Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sage Crest Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Crest Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393003584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.4:1 Washington avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sage Crest Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sage Crest Elementary
Sage Crest Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Kennewick, Washington, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,398 scored Washington schools.
Among 492 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #442, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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 Cottonwood Elementary (474 students): Sage Crest Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 16.3:1).
Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students) and Kennewick High School (1,921 students) alongside Sage Crest Elementary.
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 Sage Crest Elementary compares
Sage Crest Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 509 Top 30% in Washington - larger than 70% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.7% -23% vs state
NCES ID 530393003584
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Sage Crest Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 509:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennewick School District, which includes Sage Crest Elementary.
$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 Sage Crest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sage Crest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Kennewick
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Sage Crest Elementary
How many students attend Sage Crest Elementary?
Sage Crest Elementary has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennewick, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Crest Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sage Crest Elementary?
34.7% of students at Sage Crest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sage Crest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sage Crest Elementary is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sage Crest Elementary?
Sage Crest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sage Crest Elementary rank among public schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Crest Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public 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 public schools in Kennewick on the city page.
Is Sage Crest Elementary a good school?
Sage Crest Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Sage Crest Elementary, 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.