- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kent, WA
Neely O Brien Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Neely O Brien Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530396002309
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neely O Brien Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Neely O Brien Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neely O Brien Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396002309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Neely O Brien Elementary School shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 530396002309 · Kent, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 13.1:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Neely O Brien Elementary School shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Neely O Brien Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- Kentwood High
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- Kentlake High
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- This school 472
Neely O Brien Elementary School
472 students
What this shows Neely O Brien Elementary School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neely O Brien Elementary School compares
Neely O Brien Elementary School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 43% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$19,199
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
African American 19.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.4%
White 10.4%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Neely O Brien Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neely O Brien 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 Neely O Brien Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Kent
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neely O Brien Elementary School
How many students attend Neely O Brien Elementary School?
Neely O Brien Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kent, WA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neely O Brien Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neely O Brien Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% 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 Neely O Brien Elementary School?
64.3% of students at Neely O Brien Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neely O Brien Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Neely O Brien Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neely O Brien Elementary School?
Neely O Brien Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neely O Brien Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Neely O Brien Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kent on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Neely O Brien 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.