Kent Elementary School

438 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kent Elementary School, located at 24700 64th Ave S in Kent, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kent School District. Situated in a suburban area of the Pacific Northwest, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. The campus is designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its elementary-age children, providing them with the essential building blocks for future success in their middle and high school years.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and academic achievement, working to implement the district’s curriculum while supporting students through various enrichment and instructional programs. By prioritizing inclusive teaching practices and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the local community, Kent Elementary strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and the development of core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics.

438

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kent Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	213
Black	68
Asian	42
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	43

Hispanic
213 (48.6%)
Black
68 (15.5%)
Pacific Islander
43 (9.8%)
White
42 (9.6%)
Asian
42 (9.6%)
Two or More
29 (6.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)373-7497
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 56

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 78