Amon Creek Elementary School

18 Center Parkway
Richland, WA 99352
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amon Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amon Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Amon Creek Elementary School's student population of 743 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
743 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Amon Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amon Creek Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#102 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
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(18-19)
78%
50%
(18-19)
84%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
15%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
76%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amon Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Amon Creek Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Amon Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Amon Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Bluffs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Amon Creek Elementary School?
743 students attend Amon Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Amon Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amon Creek Elementary School?
Amon Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Amon Creek Elementary School offer ?
Amon Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Amon Creek Elementary School part of?
Amon Creek Elementary School is part of Kennewick School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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