Amistad Elementary School

866 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Amistad Elementary School, located in Kennewick, Washington, is a public school serving a diverse student population in the Kennewick School District. As a key component of the local educational community, the school emphasizes foundational learning and academic growth for students in the primary grades. It is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive environment that fosters both intellectual development and social-emotional well-being, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Amistad Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s staff is dedicated to implementing instructional strategies that meet the needs of a varied student body, often utilizing resources to support bilingual learners and those requiring additional academic intervention. By maintaining a supportive campus culture, Amistad strives to empower its students to become engaged, responsible, and lifelong learners within the Kennewick community.

866

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amistad Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	593
Black	42
Asian	16
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
593 (68.5 %)
White
176 (20.3 %)
Black
42 (4.8 %)
Two or More
27 (3.1 %)
Asian
16 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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)222-5100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	866
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	743
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 232

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 114