Enrollment
621
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, WA
Kent Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kent Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530024001190
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Prairie Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Prairie Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Prairie Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Arlington, WA.
School address
District: Arlington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530024001190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kent Prairie Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kent Prairie Elementary
Kent Prairie Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Arlington, Washington, enrolling 621 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 448 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #402, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Arlington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eagle Creek Elementary (665 students): Kent Prairie Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 15.8:1).
Arlington School District also operates Arlington High School (1,650 students) and Eagle Creek Elementary (665 students) alongside Kent Prairie Elementary.
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 Prairie Elementary compares
Kent Prairie Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Kent Prairie Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington School District, which includes Kent Prairie Elementary.
$16,661
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 13.1%
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 Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Post Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Presidents Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haller Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eagle Creek Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative education program
181 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kent Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Kent Prairie Elementary?
Kent Prairie Elementary has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Prairie Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Prairie Elementary?
35.2% of students at Kent Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kent Prairie Elementary is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Arlington, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Prairie Elementary?
Kent Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Prairie Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Prairie Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
Is Kent Prairie Elementary a good school?
Kent Prairie Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Arlington School District?
Besides Kent Prairie Elementary, Arlington School District also operates Arlington High School (1,650 students), Eagle Creek Elementary (665 students), and Post Middle School (645 students). See the Arlington School District district page for the complete list.
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