- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Renton, WA
Honey Dew Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Honey Dew Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530723003351
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honey Dew Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Honey Dew Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Dew Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723003351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Honey Dew Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 530723003351 · Renton, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 11.5:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Honey Dew Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Honey Dew Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school 276
Honey Dew Elementary
276 students
What this shows Honey Dew Elementary reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honey Dew Elementary compares
Honey Dew Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Washington - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$19,241
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 11.4%
Asian 11.0%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Honey Dew Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Honey Dew Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honey Dew Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Renton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kennydale Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sartori Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Benson Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Cascade Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Honey Dew Elementary
How many students attend Honey Dew Elementary?
Honey Dew Elementary has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey Dew Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Honey Dew Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% 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 Honey Dew Elementary?
50.1% of students at Honey Dew Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honey Dew Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Honey Dew Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Renton, 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 Honey Dew Elementary?
Honey Dew Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Honey Dew Elementary rank among elementary schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Dew Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Honey Dew Elementary, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.