- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kent, WA
Emerald Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerald Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530396002729
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerald Park Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerald Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396002729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Emerald Park Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 530396002729 · Kent, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 12.7:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Emerald Park Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Emerald Park 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 318
Emerald Park Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Emerald Park Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerald Park Elementary School compares
Emerald Park 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Washington - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 18.0%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 12.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.1, Emerald Park 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 Emerald Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerald Park 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 elementary schools in Kent
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerald Park Elementary School
How many students attend Emerald Park Elementary School?
Emerald Park Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kent, WA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Park Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 19% 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 Emerald Park Elementary School?
42.0% of students at Emerald Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerald Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerald Park Elementary School is Asian at 30.3% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerald Park Elementary School?
Emerald Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Emerald Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kent, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kent on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Emerald Park 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.