- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennewick, WA
Westgate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westgate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530393000611
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westgate Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westgate Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Westgate Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 530393000611 · Kennewick, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.7:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Westgate Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Westgate 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 426
Westgate Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Westgate Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westgate Elementary School compares
Westgate 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 80% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 31.5%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Westgate Elementary School is more 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 Westgate 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 Westgate 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westgate Elementary School
How many students attend Westgate Elementary School?
Westgate Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westgate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westgate Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Westgate Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Westgate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westgate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westgate Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westgate Elementary School?
Westgate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Westgate Elementary School rank among schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Elementary School ranks #2 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 Westgate 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.