Southgate Elementary School

3121 West 19th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southgate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southgate Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026

School Rankings

Southgate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southgate Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1339 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
38%
41%
41%
53%
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
42%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southgate Elementary School's ranking?
Southgate Elementary School is ranked #1339 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Southgate Elementary School often compared to?
Southgate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Southgate Elementary School?
419 students attend Southgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Southgate Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southgate Elementary School?
Southgate Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southgate Elementary School offer ?
Southgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southgate Elementary School part of?
Southgate Elementary School is part of Kennewick School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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