Excellent
#261 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 12% in state
Vista Elementary School
Elementary School · Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA
A Kennewick School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1701 NORTH YOUNG STREET, Kennewick, WA 99336
- Math 47% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Vista Elementary School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$63,308
Median home value
$292,300
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99336; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Kingspoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Internet Pasco Academy of LearningEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 52 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kennewick School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Vista Elementary School is listed in Kennewick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Elementary School
Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kennewick, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Elementary School
What grades does Vista Elementary School serve?
Vista Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vista Elementary School?
Vista Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Elementary School rank in WA?
Vista Elementary School ranks #261 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Vista Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Vista Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vista Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vista Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Elementary School?
65.5% of students at Vista Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (509) 222-6100
- Area population (ZIP 99336)
- 51,180
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 99336; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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