Enrollment
438
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent, WA
Kent Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kent Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530396000619
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools.
- #18 of 19
- schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Elementary School ranks #18 of 19 schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396000619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kent Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kent Elementary School
Kent Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kent, Washington, enrolling 438 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Kent Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Washington schools and 31% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 393 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #343, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kent's public schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary School (512 students): Kent Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 15.1:1).
Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students) and Kentwood High School (1,995 students) alongside Kent Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kent Elementary School compares
Kent Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Washington - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$17,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
African American 15.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.8%
White 9.6%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Kent Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent School District, which includes Kent Elementary School.
$17,678
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kent 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 Kent
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Millennium Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Scenic Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Park Orchard Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kent Elementary School
How many students attend Kent Elementary School?
Kent Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kent, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% 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 Kent Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Kent Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kent Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Elementary School?
Kent Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kent Elementary School rank among schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Elementary School ranks #18 of 19 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 schools in Kent on the city page.
Is Kent Elementary School a good school?
Kent Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Kent 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.
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