Panther Lake Elementary School

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Panther Lake Elementary School, located in Kent, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Kent School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and the development of well-rounded students. By focusing on foundational skills and promoting a culture of curiosity, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Kent educational network, which prioritizes equity, family engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Panther Lake Elementary often emphasizes strong home-school partnerships, encouraging parents and guardians to play an active role in their child's education. With a dedicated staff focused on personalized instruction, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming setting.

396

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Panther Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	68
Black	54
Asian	126
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	19

Asian
126 (31.8%)
White
78 (19.7%)
Hispanic
68 (17.2%)
Black
54 (13.6%)
Two or More
51 (12.9%)
Pacific Islander
19 (4.8%)

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)373-7470
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 4

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Panther Lake Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Panther Lake Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	48%
Male	206	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)