Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George T. Daniel 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 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George T. Daniel Elementary School serves the west part of Kent, WA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
George T. Daniel Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Successfully Preparing All Students for Their Futures
School Rankings
George T. Daniel 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 George T. Daniel Elementary School is 0.81, 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
#1896 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 George T. Daniel Elementary School's ranking?
George T. Daniel Elementary School is ranked #1896 out of 2,088 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend George T. Daniel Elementary School?
292 students attend George T. Daniel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of George T. Daniel Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George T. Daniel Elementary School?
George T. Daniel Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does George T. Daniel Elementary School offer ?
George T. Daniel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George T. Daniel Elementary School part of?
George T. Daniel Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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