Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Covington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Covington Elementary School serves the southeast part of Kent, WA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Covington Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Covington 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 Covington Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#1082 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
9%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
11%
5%
White
36%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1082 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
456 students attend Covington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Covington Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Covington Elementary School offer ?
Covington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Covington Elementary School part of?
Covington Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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