Finley Elementary

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Finley Elementary School is located in Kennewick, Washington, and serves as a core educational institution within the Finley School District. Positioned on East Cougar Road, the school operates as part of a smaller, tight-knit rural district, which allows for a more personalized academic environment compared to larger urban school systems. The school is dedicated to fostering both the academic growth and social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Finley School District, the elementary school emphasizes community involvement and maintains a strong focus on core curriculum standards. The school’s digital presence via its official website provides families with essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. By focusing on fundamental skills and a supportive learning atmosphere, Finley Elementary strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning while maintaining the unique, community-oriented spirit characteristic of the Finley area.

368

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Finley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	196
Black	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
196 (53.3 %)
White
152 (41.3 %)
Two or More
15 (4.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Finley School District
Phone:	(509)586-7577
Website:	http://finleysd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 66