Jenkins Creek Elementary School

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jenkins Creek Elementary School, located in Covington, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Kent School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on preparing young learners for the future, the school provides a structured curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills within a diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic programs, Jenkins Creek places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and family-oriented events designed to strengthen the bond between the home and the classroom. By prioritizing a well-rounded education and maintaining a dedicated staff, Jenkins Creek aims to provide a safe, nurturing space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active participants in their local community.

340

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jenkins Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	85
Black	22
Asian	43
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
142 (41.8%)
Hispanic
85 (25.0%)
Two or More
44 (12.9%)
Asian
43 (12.6%)
Black
22 (6.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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)373-7331
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 3

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 54