Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Valley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Valley Elementary School serves the eastern part of Kent, WA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most living within 0.6 miles of its edge and the furthest point being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Valley Elementary School's student population of 318 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Voice. Every Day.
School Rankings
Cedar Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Valley Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Valley Elementary School is ranked #1812 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cedar Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jenkins Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Valley Elementary School?
318 students attend Cedar Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cedar Valley Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Valley Elementary School?
Cedar Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cedar Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Valley Elementary School part of?
Cedar Valley Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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