Southgate Elementary School

3121 WEST 19TH AVENUE
KENNEWICK, WA 99337

440 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southgate Elementary School, located at 3121 West 19th Avenue in Kennewick, Washington, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Kennewick School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades K-5, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Southgate Elementary typically offers various support services and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, including resources for English language learners and students requiring specialized instruction. The school prioritizes strong home-school partnerships, encouraging parental involvement through events, volunteering, and clear communication channels. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Southgate strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

440

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southgate Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	143
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	3

White
224 (51.0 %)
Hispanic
143 (32.6 %)
Two or More
45 (10.3 %)
Black
20 (4.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kennewick School District
Phone:	(509)585-3380
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southgate Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southgate Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	42.7%
Male	251	57%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

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