Panther Lake Elementary School
Tel:
(253) 373-7470
- Panther Lake Elementary School serves 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Panther Lake Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46%.
Top Placements
Panther Lake Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Panther Lake Elementary School's student population of 693 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 693 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Panther Lake Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Panther Lake Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1013 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 51% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 61% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 20% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 23% |
| Black | 18% | 4% |
| White | 20% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.80 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Panther Lake Elementary 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 | 534 students
0.7 miles
20035 100th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7485 0.7 PK-6 534 - Kent Emerald Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 535 students
0.8 miles
11800 Se 216th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-3850 0.8 K-6 535 - Kent Excel Public Charter School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 7-9 | 160 students
1.0 miles
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530 1.0 7-9 160 - Kent Glenridge Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 474 students
1.1 miles
19405 120th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7494 1.1 PK-6 474 - Kent Kentridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,184 students
1.1 miles
12430 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7345 1.1 9-12 2,184
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how public schools are impacted by an economic recession, job losses, and funding cuts.
Through the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has not only donated billions of dollars to public schools, but will now sponsor in-depth research on improving teaching that may change the face of public school education forever.
The start of the school year translates into greater risks for the spread of H1N1. Learn about how public schools across the country are combating the risks, as well as what you can do to keep your children safe.
