Grass Lake Elementary School

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grass Lake Elementary School is a public school located in the Kent School District in Kent, Washington. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The faculty and staff prioritize academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.

As part of the diverse Kent school system, Grass Lake emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering various opportunities for students to explore their interests through classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. With a focus on providing a safe and nurturing campus, Grass Lake Elementary aims to inspire curiosity and academic excellence in every student who walks through its doors.

337

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grass Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	64
Black	15
Asian	39
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
187 (55.7%)
Hispanic
64 (19.0%)
Asian
39 (11.6%)
Two or More
28 (8.3%)
Black
15 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
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)373-7661
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 70