Cedar Valley Elementary School

26500 Timberlane Way SE
Covington, WA 98042

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Valley Elementary School is a public school located in Kent, Washington, serving students within the Kent School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The school typically serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multi-cultural landscape of the surrounding community, and strives to provide equitable opportunities for all learners through structured curricula and dedicated faculty support.

The school is well-integrated into the local Kent community, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. In addition to core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Cedar Valley provides various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school and beyond, helping them build a solid foundation for their future education.

318

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	79
Black	22
Asian	41
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
139 (43.7%)
Hispanic
79 (24.8%)
Asian
41 (12.9%)
Two or More
34 (10.7%)
Black
22 (6.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7649
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 36