Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Tree 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 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Tree Elementary School serves the southern part of Kent, WA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Tree Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pine Tree 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 Pine Tree Elementary School is 0.82, 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
#1691 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Asian
20%
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
19%
5%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Tree Elementary School is ranked #1691 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pine Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millennium Elementary School, Meadow Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pine Tree Elementary School?
305 students attend Pine Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
22% of Pine Tree Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Tree Elementary School?
Pine Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Tree Elementary School offer ?
Pine Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Tree Elementary School part of?
Pine Tree Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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