Lake Youngs Elementary School

19660 142nd Ave SE
Kent, WA 98042

416 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Youngs Elementary School, located in Kent, Washington, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Kent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity for its diverse student body. By integrating standard curriculum with various enrichment programs, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of belonging and civic responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Youngs Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between families, staff, and the broader Kent community to enhance the overall educational experience. The school frequently engages in initiatives that promote collaboration and character building, ensuring that students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the "whole child," the school remains a vital pillar for families residing in the 98042 area.

416

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Youngs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	76
Black	18
Asian	118
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
140 (33.7%)
Asian
118 (28.4%)
Hispanic
76 (18.3%)
Two or More
55 (13.2%)
Black
18 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.9%)
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)373-7646
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
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 1

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 81