Panther Lake Elementary School
Tel:
(253)373-7470
- Panther Lake Elementary School serves 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
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Panther Lake Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Panther Lake Elementary School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 677 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Panther Lake Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Panther Lake Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall School Rank | #1266 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 51% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 61% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 20% | 7% |
Hispanic | 31% | 23% |
Black | 16% | 4% |
White | 20% | 55% |
Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
Two or more races | 11% | 8% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.41 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Kent School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Panther Lake Elementary School is Kentridge High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Excel Public Charter School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Springbrook Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kent Springbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 543 students
0.7 miles
20035 100th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253)373-7485 0.7 PK-6 543 - Kent Emerald Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 486 students
0.8 miles
11800 Se 216th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253)373-3850 0.8 K-6 486 - Seattle Excel Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 186 students
1.0 miles
19300 108th Ave Se
Seattle, WA 98134
(253)487-7530 1.0 6-8 186 - Kent Glenridge Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 461 students
1.1 miles
19405 120th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253)373-7494 1.1 PK-6 461 - Kent Kentridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 2261 students
1.1 miles
12430 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253)373-7345 1.1 9-12 2261
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