Westgate Elementary School

2514 WEST 4TH AVENUE
KENNEWICK, WA 99336

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westgate Elementary School is a public school located in Kennewick, Washington, serving students within the Kennewick School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. The school environment typically emphasizes building strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community, aiming to create an inclusive space where children from diverse backgrounds can develop the essential skills necessary for middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, Westgate Elementary focuses on fostering a positive school culture. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while often incorporating opportunities for enrichment and support services to ensure all students reach their potential. By prioritizing active parent involvement and consistent communication, the school works to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and the development of responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Kennewick area.

426

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westgate Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	185
Black	17
Asian	44
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
185 (43.4 %)
White
147 (34.5 %)
Asian
44 (10.3 %)
Two or More
28 (6.6 %)
Black
17 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2 %)

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)222-6300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 70

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 71