Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Renton Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Renton Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Renton Park Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Renton Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renton Park Elementary School is 0.79, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1885 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
9%
Hispanic
34%
25%
Black
15%
5%
White
23%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Renton Park Elementary School's ranking?
Renton Park Elementary School is ranked #1885 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Renton Park Elementary School?
336 students attend Renton Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Renton Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renton Park Elementary School?
Renton Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Renton Park Elementary School offer ?
Renton Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Renton Park Elementary School part of?
Renton Park Elementary School is part of Renton School District.
School Reviews
5 7/19/2017
Mr. Garrido did a good job teaching he's student Johanz and Ismael Javier thanks for that sir.
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