Pine Tree Elementary School

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Tree Elementary School, located in the Kent School District at 27825 118th Ave SE in Kent, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop essential academic skills and social-emotional competencies. By emphasizing core subjects alongside a focus on student well-being, Pine Tree aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of the Kent School District, which provides access to a structured curriculum and a variety of resources designed to meet the needs of a growing student population. Beyond academics, Pine Tree Elementary encourages community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the educational experience. With its focus on creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in nurturing the intellectual and personal growth of children during their formative years.

305

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Tree Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	66
Black	59
Asian	61
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

White
67 (22.0%)
Hispanic
66 (21.6%)
Asian
61 (20.0%)
Black
59 (19.3%)
Two or More
38 (12.5%)
Pacific Islander
13 (4.3%)
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)373-7687
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 5

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 59