- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Kent Prairie Elementary grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (+14.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 530024001190 · Arlington, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 15.5:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High School (1,650 students)
Kent Prairie Elementary grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (+14.8%). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kent Prairie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High School
1,650 students
- Eagle Creek El
Eagle Creek Elementary
665 students
- Post Middle Sc 645
Post Middle School
645 students
- This school 621
Kent Prairie Elementary
621 students
- Presidents Ele 578
Presidents Elementary
578 students
- Haller Middle 576
Haller Middle School
576 students
What this shows Kent Prairie Elementary reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Prairie Elementary compares
Kent Prairie Elementary is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$17,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Arlington School District reports $17,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~621 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), up 88.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.