Vista Elementary School
Tel:
(509)222-6100
- Vista Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Vista Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vista Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 570 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vista Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vista Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1566 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 58% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kennewick School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vista Elementary School is Benton County Jail (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kennewick Benton County Jail Grades: 9-12
0.4 miles
7122 W Okanogan Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509)222-6522 0.4 9-12 n/a - Kennewick Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center Grades: 6-12 | 32 students
1.1 miles
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)783-2151 1.1 6-12 32 - Kennewick Tri-tech Skills Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.1 miles
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)222-7300 1.1 9-12 n/a - Kennewick Sunset View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 565 students
1.3 miles
711 North Center Parkway
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)222-6000 1.3 K-5 565 - Kennewick Kamiakin High School Grades: 9-12 | 1739 students
1.8 miles
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)734-3500 1.8 9-12 1739
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