Very Good
#600 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 27% in state
Fuerza Elementary
Elementary School · Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA
A Kennewick School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
6011 W 10th Pl, Kennewick, WA 99338
- Math 34% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fuerza Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fuerza 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennewick), 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
$116,002
Median home value
$526,700
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-columbia Parent PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Ridge View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 393 | Compare → |
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
- #6 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
Fuerza Elementary is listed in Kennewick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fuerza Elementary
Fuerza Elementary is a public elementary school in Kennewick, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 588 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fuerza Elementary
What grades does Fuerza Elementary serve?
Fuerza Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fuerza Elementary?
Fuerza Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fuerza Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fuerza Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fuerza Elementary rank in WA?
Fuerza Elementary ranks #600 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Fuerza Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fuerza Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Fuerza Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fuerza Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Fuerza Elementary a charter school?
No, Fuerza Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fuerza Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fuerza Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fuerza Elementary?
69.0% of students at Fuerza 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
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (509) 222-7700
- Area population (ZIP 99338)
- 19,235
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 99338; 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
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