- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent, WA
Scenic Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scenic Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530396000631
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scenic Hill Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools.
- #16 of 19
- schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Scenic Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Hill Elementary School ranks #16 of 19 schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Scenic Hill Elementary School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 530396000631 · Kent, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 10.7:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Scenic Hill Elementary School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Scenic Hill 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 481
Scenic Hill Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Scenic Hill Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scenic Hill Elementary School compares
Scenic Hill 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in Washington - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
Asian 16.8%
White 14.3%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Scenic Hill 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 Scenic Hill 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 Scenic Hill 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 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
Park Orchard Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 13.2:1 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
Nationwide other 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scenic Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Scenic Hill Elementary School?
Scenic Hill Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kent, WA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scenic Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scenic Hill Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 39% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% 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 Scenic Hill Elementary School?
69.2% of students at Scenic Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scenic Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scenic Hill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scenic Hill Elementary School?
Scenic Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Scenic Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Hill Elementary School ranks #16 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.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Scenic Hill 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.