LetterfromtheCEO
Looking back on the 2023/24 school year, I’m filled with a sense of excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to serve our incredible community Each new year brings with it new beginnings, and this one was especially meaningful as we returned to our cherished Impact traditions after the many challenges of COVID-19 over the past few years. Being back in school together felt like a gift, and I couldn’t be more proud of the dedicated team and enthusiastic scholars who are building something special with us.
Last year marked a significant milestone as we proudly opened our fourth school, Impact | Black River Elementary (I|BRE) in Renton. We have worked closely with our families and community partners to ensure that I|BRE reflects the values and hopes of our families. From an amazing ribbon-cutting, to deep partnerships with the local community, to being a finalist for the Best of Renton in our founding year, we built a community that truly cares for one another
I also want to share some exciting news about the academic progress our scholars have made We are the highest ranked charter elementary school in Math and Science in Western WA. Furthermore, Impact | Puget Sound Elementary students ranked fourth in ELA and Impact | Salish Sea Elementary students ranked third in Math among all King County elementary schools serving 60%+ low-income students
We’re especially proud of the deep work our team did over the past year, as they focused on researching literacy curriculum improvements. As a result, we made the important decision to fully align our curriculum with the Science of Reading This shift will ensure that every scholar has the strong foundation they need to excel as confident readers and learners.
In addition to academic progress, family satisfaction remains a key priority, and I’m happy to report that our families continued to express strong trust in the education and care we provided. Our partnership with No More Under, a nonprofit dedicated to swimming education, helped to ensure that every child receives extracurricular opportunities and thrives in a safe and supportive learning environment
We’re also excited to continue our Open Seat pilot program in collaboration with Impact | Puget Sound Elementary, which allows us to explore new ways to provide access to families who might otherwise not be able to attend our schools. This is just one of the many ways we’re striving to break down barriers and create more equitable opportunities for all.
Lastly, we made great strides in our efforts to de-silo special and general education We sent our first cohort of leaders to the All Means All program, a significant step in strengthening our inclusive practices. By deepening our understanding and leadership in this area, we aim to create a learning environment where every scholar’s needs are met with excellence and care
As we move forward, I am confident that together we will continue to nurture and inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change makers Thank you for your ongoing trust and partnership
AmyKiyota CEO
ImpactPublicSchools
StudentDemographics
Operations
143,839+
Enrollment
Talent&HR Free/Reduced
AcademicHighlights
Impact Public Schools (overall) outperformed Tukwila, Highline, Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, and Tacoma Public Schools in both ELA and Math.
Impact Public Schools (overall) outperformed the WA State average for Math by over 8% and in Science by over 16%.
Impact is the highest-ranked charter school serving elementary students in Western WA in Math and Science.
Both Impact | Puget Sound Elementary and Impact | Salish Sea Elementary performed in the top 10% of all elementary schools in the state serving 60%+ low income students in ELA, scoring in the 9th and 4th percentile respectively.
ImpactCommunity Spotlight
NoahWepman Board Chair
I am incredibly proud of the remarkable achievements we’ve accomplished this year The dedication of our scholars, families, and educators has built a community where every child is empowered to succeed and reach their fullest potential
As both a board member and a mom of I|PSE scholars, I couldn't be prouder of what we've accomplished Seeing how this community helps children grow fills me with so much gratitude and excitement, knowing we're laying a strong foundation for their success and bright futures. I'm confident that the academic opportunities we’re creating will pave the way for their future achievements and help them thrive in whatever paths they choose.
At Impact, my child feels welcomed, respected and safe. Her teachers have been excellent in supporting her learning and I have seen positive progress over the years. I love that my child really enjoys her class, peers, and the staff at this school. We are in a diverse and caring school. As a parent, I have peace of mind sending my child off to school daily because I know she is in an environment where she is excelling and learning valuable skills for her future.
Michelle Chavez, Impact Parent
My son receives special education services. Impact goes above and beyond for my child. I love the way that school arranges for him to be in the classes that he needs. The school supports and helps my son with his behavior difficulties. Ms. Dampier is a very good teacher. She is very responsive, which allows me to get information about my child. My son loves Ms. Dampier and Mr. Toppe.
Chhunheang Hay, Impact Parent
AmandaSanchez Board Member
ImpactPartnersh
NoMoreUnder
No More Under is dedicated to saving lives through water safety education and increasing equitable access to swimming lessons. This year, Impact 3rd and 4th grade scholars were able to get free swimming lessons as a result of this partnership.
GirlsOntheRunofPugetSound
Girls on the Run has fun, evidencebased programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others Impact scholars ran in their 3rd annual 5k with Girls on the Run.
OpenSeat
LetMeRun
Let Me Run is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong Impact scholars participated in practices led by trained coaches that incorporated running, games, and activities!
Open Seat is a program that ensures that students have access to personalized, social-emotional, and mental health supports when they need it. OpenSeat’s diverse team of trauma-informed wellness coaches provides 1-on-1 virtual wellness coaching, addressing the specific needs of each student and helping them build the social emotional skills they need to thrive. Impact | Puget Sound Elementary worked with Open Seat in the last year and saw success with the program. All schools are funded to continue the work in 2025/26.
Academic Highlights
I|PSE performed in the top 5% of all schools in King county serving 60%+ low income students in ELA
The majority of I|PSE students scored in the Typical or High growth percentiles for both ELA and Math (76.5% in ELA and 71.2% in Math).
students served in K-5 482
identify as BIPOC* receive free or reduced lunch multilingual learners receive special education
“IamgladthatImpactis movingmoretowardthe scienceofreading.Ilovethe diversityoftheprojects”
-- I|PSE5thgrad
Academic Highlights
I|SSE performed in the top 4% of all schools in the state serving 60%+ low income students in Math
I|SSE scored #2 in Math and #3 in ELA out of 10 comparable south Seattle schools.
SchoolSpotlight
students served in K-4 311
identify as BIPOC* receive free or reduced lunch multilingual learners receive special education
“MyfamilyandIarecurrently experiencingacrisis.The waytheschoolsteppedin immediatelytohelpwasan absoluteblessing.”
--ParentofanI|SSE1stand 3rdgrader
*Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color
Academic Highlights
I|CBE outperformed Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, Tukwila, Auburn and Federal Way public schools in ELA.
I|CBE outperformed WA state, as well as Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, Fife, Tukwila, Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, and Tacoma Public Schools in Math.
SchoolSpotlight
16% students served in K-3 250 identify as BIPOC* receive free or reduced lunch multilingual learners receive special education
“Myfavoritepartaboutthe
schoolistheloveandcare shownforourchildrenand families.”
--I|CBEKindergartenParent
students served in K-2 124 identify as BIPOC* receive free or reduced lunch multilingual learners receive special education
“MyfavoritepartaboutI|BREis thesupportivecommunityand commitmenttoemotional well-beinganddevelopment.I lovethatalltheteachersknow thescholars’names.”
--I|BREKindergartenParent
*Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color
ImpactIntheNews
Impact | Black River
Elementary was nominated and selected as a finalist for the "Best of Renton" awards.
Impact | Puget Sound
Elementary nominated for World’s Best School prize.
Coverage of Impact’s pilot partnership with No More Under featured in Seattle Medium and Tukwila Blog.
Acacia Corson and James Porter, Impact | Black River
Elementary parents, wrote an Op Ed in Youth Today about their scholar’s positive experience with Impact’s newest school.
Impact CEO Amy Kiyota featured in NW Asian Weekly.
Taryn Major, an Impact | Commencement Bay
Elementary parent, wrote an Op Ed about her family's positive experience at Impact and why she supports equitable funding.
Impact
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