Enrollment
472
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neely O Brien Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neely O Brien Elementary School
Neely O Brien Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kent, Washington, enrolling 472 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kent's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grass Lake Elementary School (337 students): Neely O Brien Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students) and Kentwood High School (1,995 students) alongside Neely O Brien 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 Neely O Brien Elementary School compares
Neely O Brien 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent School District, which includes Neely O Brien 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 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
- 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 elementary schools in Kent
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Neely O Brien Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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