Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kent Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kent Prairie Elementary serves the southwest part of Arlington, WA, covering an area of approximately 11.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kent Prairie Elementary School's student population of 621 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kent Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Prairie Elementary School is 0.50, which is less 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
#656 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Kent Prairie Elementary School is ranked #656 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kent Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Kent Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Elementary School, Vinland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kent Prairie Elementary School?
621 students attend Kent Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kent Prairie Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent Prairie Elementary School?
Kent Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kent Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Kent Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Prairie Elementary School part of?
Kent Prairie Elementary School is part of Arlington School District.
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