Vista Elementary School

1701 NORTH YOUNG STREET
KENNEWICK, WA 99336

359 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

359

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	154
Black	14
Asian	8
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
154 (43.0 %)
White
151 (42.2 %)
Two or More
28 (7.8 %)
Black
14 (3.9 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)

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)222-6100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 46

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 73