Fairwood Elementary School

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairwood Elementary School, located in the Fairwood neighborhood of Renton, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Kent School District. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It serves a diverse student population, drawing families from the surrounding residential areas of Renton and Kent.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating extracurricular opportunities that foster community engagement. Fairwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. With its commitment to inclusive practices and student-centered learning, the school remains a staple of the local educational landscape in the Renton area.

355

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	83
Black	62
Asian	47
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
113 (31.9%)
Hispanic
83 (23.4%)
Black
62 (17.5%)
Asian
47 (13.3%)
Two or More
43 (12.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4%)
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)373-7491
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
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 37

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 46