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#713 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 32% in state

Amon Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Kennewick School District · Richland, WA

A Kennewick School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18 Center Parkway, Richland, WA 99352

  • Math 71% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.9 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$15,202
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Amon Creek Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency71%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 72% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2018
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

Based on 16 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Amon Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,201/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,875

Median home value

$442,100

Median rent

$1,457/mo

College educated

48.4%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunset View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–51.0 mi359Compare →
Cottonwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9K–51.6 mi449Compare →
Badger Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4K–51.8 mi588Compare →
Ridge View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–52.0 mi317Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kennewick School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#7 of 29
District spending per student
$15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Amon Creek Elementary is listed in Kennewick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Amon Creek Elementary

Amon Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Richland, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 754 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Amon Creek Elementary

What grades does Amon Creek Elementary serve?

Amon Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Amon Creek Elementary?

Amon Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amon Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Amon Creek Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Amon Creek Elementary rank in WA?

Amon Creek Elementary ranks #713 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Amon Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Amon Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Amon Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Amon Creek Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Amon Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, Amon Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Amon Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Amon Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amon Creek Elementary?

22.3% of students at Amon Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
754
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 99352)
36,641
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99352; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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