VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Vista Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kennewick School District school district, located in KENNEWICK, WA with about 577 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Vista Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Vista Elementary School, located in Kennewick, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Kennewick School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student population, fostering both personal and academic growth in the early years of education.

The school benefits from its position within the Kennewick community, often participating in district-wide initiatives and programs designed to improve student outcomes. Vista Elementary typically places a strong focus on inclusivity and collaboration, encouraging parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they develop the essential skills required for lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Vista Elementary School at (509) 222-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1701 NORTH YOUNG STREET
KENNEWICK, WA 99336-1199
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VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KENNEWICK, WA with about 577 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
577
Teachers:
36.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 577 students

White
54.1%
Hispanic/Latino
33.1%
Two or more races
8.0%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.