Covington Elementary School

25811 156th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Covington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Covington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Covington Elementary School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
612 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Covington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covington Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#988 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
53%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Covington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
55%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
16%
9%
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Hispanic
23%
25%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
40%
50%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Covington Elementary School's ranking?
Covington Elementary School is ranked #988 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Covington Elementary School often compared to?
Covington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Sortun Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
612 students attend Covington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Covington Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Covington Elementary School offer ?
Covington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Covington Elementary School part of?
Covington Elementary School is part of Kent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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