Enrollment
450
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent, WA
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Sortun Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530396002112
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Sortun Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #7 of 19
- schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Sortun Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks #7 of 19 schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396002112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Sortun Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Sortun Elementary School
Martin Sortun Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kent, Washington, enrolling 450 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #268.
Its student body is led by Asian (36%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Kent's public schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary School (512 students): Martin Sortun Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.1:1).
Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students) and Kentwood High School (1,995 students) alongside Martin Sortun 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 Martin Sortun Elementary School compares
Martin Sortun 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Washington - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
Asian 36.0%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Martin Sortun 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 Martin Sortun 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 Martin Sortun 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Sortun 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
Kent Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 12.2:1 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 (~450 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Martin Sortun Elementary School
How many students attend Martin Sortun Elementary School?
Martin Sortun Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kent, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Sortun Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Sortun Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 16% 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 Martin Sortun Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Martin Sortun Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Sortun Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Sortun Elementary School is Asian at 36.0% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Sortun Elementary School?
Martin Sortun Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Martin Sortun Elementary School rank among schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks #7 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 Martin Sortun Elementary School a good school?
Martin Sortun Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Martin Sortun 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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