- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kent, WA
Grass Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grass Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530396000617
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grass Lake Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grass Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396000617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Grass Lake Elementary School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 530396000617 · Kent, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 15.3:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Grass Lake Elementary School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Grass Lake 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 337
Grass Lake Elementary School
337 students
What this shows Grass Lake Elementary School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grass Lake Elementary School compares
Grass Lake 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 47% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Grass Lake 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 Grass Lake 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 | Similar 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 Grass Lake 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grass Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Grass Lake Elementary School?
Grass Lake Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kent, WA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Grass Lake Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Grass Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grass Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grass Lake Elementary School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grass Lake Elementary School?
Grass Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grass Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Lake Elementary School ranks #1 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 Grass Lake 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.