- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Renton, WA
Fairwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530396000615
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairwood Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Fairwood Elementary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 530396000615 · Renton, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 15.4:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Fairwood Elementary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Fairwood 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 355
Fairwood Elementary School
355 students
What this shows Fairwood Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairwood Elementary School compares
Fairwood 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 17.5%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 12.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Fairwood 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 Fairwood 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 Fairwood 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
Carriage Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 10.8:1 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairwood Elementary School
How many students attend Fairwood Elementary School?
Fairwood Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Fairwood Elementary School?
35.9% of students at Fairwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairwood Elementary School is White at 31.9% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairwood Elementary School?
Fairwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Fairwood Elementary School rank among schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairwood Elementary School ranks #5 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 Fairwood 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.