Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kent 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 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kent Elementary School serves the western part of Kent, WA, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kent Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Kent! Home of the Wildcats.
School Rankings
Kent 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 Kent Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1825 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)69.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Kent Elementary School's ranking?
Kent Elementary School is ranked #1825 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kent Elementary School often compared to?
Kent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bow Lake Elementary School, Neely O Brien Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kent Elementary School?
438 students attend Kent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kent Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent Elementary School?
Kent Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kent Elementary School offer ?
Kent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Elementary School part of?
Kent Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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