Covington Elementary School

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Covington Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K–5, located in Covington, Washington. As part of the Kent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs.

The school is recognized for its commitment to building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. By focusing on a "whole-child" approach, Covington Elementary encourages students to become collaborative problem-solvers and responsible citizens. With a focus on safety, academic excellence, and a welcoming culture, the school strives to provide a solid educational foundation that prepares its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

456

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	107
Black	50
Asian	101
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
164 (36.0%)
Hispanic
107 (23.5%)
Asian
101 (22.1%)
Black
50 (11.0%)
Two or More
29 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)373-7652
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 67

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Covington Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Covington Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	48.9%
Male	233	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)