- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Renton, WA
Carriage Crest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carriage Crest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530396002308
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carriage Crest Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carriage Crest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carriage Crest Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396002308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Carriage Crest Elementary School shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 530396002308 · Renton, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 10.8:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Carriage Crest Elementary School shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Carriage Crest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- Kentwood High
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- Kentlake High
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- This school 324
Carriage Crest Elementary School
324 students
What this shows Carriage Crest Elementary School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carriage Crest Elementary School compares
Carriage Crest Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Washington - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.2%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 30.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Carriage Crest Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carriage Crest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carriage Crest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Renton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
Standard public school
490 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Fairwood Elementary School
Standard public school
355 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
H.O.M.E. Program
Alternative education program
136 students 34:1 students per teacher
Renton Academy
Alternative education program
24 students 4:1 students per teacher
Out of District Facility
Special-education school
10 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carriage Crest Elementary School
How many students attend Carriage Crest Elementary School?
Carriage Crest Elementary School has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carriage Crest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carriage Crest Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carriage Crest Elementary School?
21.8% of students at Carriage Crest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carriage Crest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carriage Crest Elementary School is Asian at 30.2% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carriage Crest Elementary School?
Carriage Crest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carriage Crest Elementary School rank among schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carriage Crest Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Carriage Crest Elementary School, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.