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Kent Elementary School vs. Neely O Brien Elementary School

Should you attend Kent Elementary School or Neely O Brien Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kent Elementary School
24700 64th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Neely O Brien Elementary School
6300 S 236th St
Kent, WA 98032
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Kent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Neely O Brien Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 407 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neely O Brien 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 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
407 students
478 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Neely O Brien Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kent Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Neely O Brien Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Neely O Brien Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kent Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kent School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Neely O Brien Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kent School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1825 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1890 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kent Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Neely O Brien Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kent School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Neely O Brien Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kent School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
21%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kent School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Neely O Brien Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kent School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kent Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Neely O Brien Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
2
Kindergarten Students
54
75
Grade 1 Students
75
74
Grade 2 Students
62
86
Grade 3 Students
71
90
Grade 4 Students
78
81
Grade 5 Students
66
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Neely O Brien Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Neely O Brien Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
52%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Neely O Brien Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Neely O Brien Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Neely O Brien Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Neely O Brien Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Neely O Brien Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Neely O Brien Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Neely O Brien Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Neely O Brien Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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