Soos Creek Elementary School

290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Soos Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Kent, Washington, serving students within the Kent School District. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of a diverse and large school district, Soos Creek emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning community for its student body.

The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where students can thrive through various academic programs and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing district-wide curricula and resources, Soos Creek strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions while maintaining a commitment to inclusive practices. The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, prioritizing parent involvement and community collaboration to ensure students have the necessary tools to achieve both personal and educational success.

290

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Soos Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	59
Black	38
Asian	83
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
83 (28.6%)
White
75 (25.9%)
Hispanic
59 (20.3%)
Black
38 (13.1%)
Two or More
28 (9.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.4%)

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)373-7690
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 36

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Soos Creek Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Soos Creek Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	49.7%
Male	146	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)